Global Corporate Controller

About Rokt

Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce technology, helping companies seize the full potential of every transaction moment to grow revenue and acquire new customers at scale. Live Nation, Groupon, Staples, Lands' End, Fanatics, UrbanStems, GoDaddy, Vistaprint and HelloFresh are among the more than 2,500 leading global businesses and advertisers that are using Rokt's solutions to drive more value through every transaction by offering highly relevant messages to their customers at the moment they are most likely to convert.

With our December 2021 Series E raise of USD$325M, Rokt is expanding rapidly and globally – operating in 19 countries across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region with the largest office in NYC and a major R&D hub in Sydney. With annual revenues of more than US$200M and vibrant company culture, Rokt has been listed in ‘Great Places to Work’ in the US and Australia. Our award-winning culture is guided by our five core values: Smart with Humility, Own the Outcomes, Force for Good, Conquer New Frontiers, and Enjoy the Ride. These values help us attract, engage, and develop the right talent around the globe and ensure we have the right conditions to do our best work. Keen to join a fast-growing company and a vibrant culture? Learn more at rokt.com.

Requirements

This role will report directly to the CFO and will lead the day to day operations of the global accounting function. The Global Corporate Controller position will lead, drive, and direct the accounting function globally including monthly close of the general ledger, consolidation, reporting of financial results, lead an annual audit, optimization of processes and internal controls, compliance activities such as income tax returns and managing and developing the accounting team including making key hires as the Rokt continues to scale. The successful candidate will be able to adapt to a high-growth organization to drive operational execution, including preparing the business for a successful public listing. The role will have significant interaction with all executives and functional leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of accounting, including the month-end close process, internal and external reporting, and implementation of accounting policies & procedures, processes and internal controls
• Lead, grow, empower and inspire a team of finance professionals located both domestically and internationally; work across the broader finance team to enable and deliver Rokt’s strategic and financial goals
• As required in a Management position, evaluate and develop all accounting team members as Rokt continues to scale and job responsibilities evolve
• Oversee the monthly financial close process to ensure timely and accurate accounting and reporting
• Develop, implement and oversee company-wide accounting policies and controls consistent with SEC, US GAAP, IFRS and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure a smooth annual and quarterly financial statement audit
• Work cross functionally with various teams to automate manual accounting processes and reporting to ensure efficient and accurate flow of information between teams, particularly the people and legal teams
• Communicate pending changes in accounting rules and regulations to senior management which carry financial or operational implications and partner with senior management to address them
• Support Rokt’s IPO readiness including the migration from IFRS to US GAAP reporting
• Support the migration off of a PEO model and implementation of a new payroll provider
• Oversee federal, state, and local tax matters, ensuring compliance with tax laws and timely preparation of all related tax filings
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed
• Assist with annual budget and quarterly re-forecast process
• Assist with cash flow projections
• Team with the FP&A function on the budget to actual process
• Lead the statutory reporting process and requirement for Rokt’s various global entities

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined technical accounting experience, including 5+ years of management and/or controller experience at public or late-stage private companies
• Experience successfully operating in a global and public company setting is highly valued
• Demonstrated adept handling of multiple competing priorities and duties in a fast-paced, results-driven and changing environment with minimal daily oversight
• Experience leading through transformational change in the controllership function including acquisition integration, ERP system implementation, and internal control processes and procedures execution
• Experience working with external auditors, regulators, SOX compliance and related issues
• Experience with and knowledge of Workday preferred
• Post ERP implementation optimization experience preferred
• High growth technology industry experience preferred
• Big 4 accounting experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or CA certified

Benefits

• Force for Good. We actively invest in the growth of our people and the strengthening of our communities. Our NYC office is 100% vaccinated to keep our employees and community safe and healthy. We require all Rokt’stars as well as anyone else who will be onsite at the Rokt NYC office – clients, contractors, vendors, and suppliers – to show proof of vaccination and their booster shot.
• Work with the greatest talent in town. Our recruiting process is tough. We hold a high bar because we have a high-performing, high-velocity culture - we only want the brightest and the best.
• Join a community. We believe the best things happen when we come together to solve complex problems and make meaningful connections with each other through interest groups, sports clubs, and social events.
• Accelerate your career. Develop through our global training events, ‘Level Up’ investment, online training courses, and our fantastic people leaders. Take your career to Rokt’speed - Grow your career in our rapidly growing company.
• Take a break. When you work hard, we know you also need to rest. We offer generous time off and parental leave policies, as well as mental health and wellness days for all employees. We also offer a paid Rokt’star Sabbatical for employees who have been with us for 3 years or more.
• Stay happy and healthy. Enjoy catered lunch 3 times a week and healthy snacks in the office. Plus join the gym on us! In the US, access generous retirement plans like a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan and get fully funded premium health insurance for your whole family. And our NYC office is dog-friendly!
• Become a shareholder. All Rokt’stars have stock options. If we succeed, everyone enjoys the upside.
• See the world! Along with our global all-staff events in amazing locations (Phuket, Thailand in January 2020, Hawaii in May 2022), we also offer generous relocation packages for those interested in moving to another Rokt office. We have cool offices in great cities - New York, Sydney, London, Singapore, Tokyo.
• Get the best of both worlds with a hybrid workplace. We currently work 3 days a week in office, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds (please note: this is subject to change based on the needs of the business and some support roles still require a full-time presence). One week per quarter, you also have the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• We believe in equality. Rokt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recognizes that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business. We would love you to apply for one of our open roles - irrespective of socio-economic status or background, age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, color, pregnancy, carer/family responsibilities, national and social origin, political opinion, marital, veteran, or disability status.

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