About the role
All roles at JumpCloud® are Remote unless otherwise specified in the Job Description.
About JumpCloud®
JumpCloud® is the AI-powered unified IT management platform designed to secure the modern workforce. By consolidating identity, device, and access management, JumpCloud provides intelligent, secure IT that scales from human users to autonomous AI agents. We help organizations around the globe eliminate complexity and turn AI risk into an optimized advantage, ensuring the right people and agents have secure access to the right resources at all times.
JumpCloud is Intelligent, Secure IT.
We are a high-growth SaaS company operating in the identity and security space, with aggressive ARR growth goals and a clear path toward IPO readiness. As we continue to scale globally, we are seeking a Vice President, Accounting to lead our worldwide accounting operations. This leader will bring deep technical expertise, strong operational rigor, and a strategic mindset to ensure compliance, efficiency, and readiness as the company prepares for life as a public company.
The Vice President, Accounting will oversee Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Tax, Payroll, and Billing & Collections, while partnering closely with FP&A, Legal, IT, and external auditors to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and scalability.
- Lead, develop, and scale the multi-regional Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Payroll, and Billing/Collections teams to support a rapidly growing, global SaaS organization
- Bring a strategic mindset to IPO readiness, helping to design and execute the accounting roadmap required for public company standards
- Champion the company’s comprehensive enterprise risk framework, serving as the primary owner for insurance renewals, international statutory compliance, and banking relationships
- Own key relationships with external auditors, banking partners, and tax authorities, running all associated operational confirmations and processes
- Prepare materials and support presentation to the Audit Committee, serving as the primary voice on technical accounting positions, risk exposure, and internal control certifications
IPO Readiness & Public Company Preparation
- Drive readiness initiatives including SOX compliance, internal controls, audit preparedness, and process documentation
- Drive the timeline and execution of annual audits and quarterly reviews, ensuring high quality results and full readiness for future SEC reporting requirements
- Establish and refine accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP, with a strong focus on SaaS revenue recognition
- Manage the global tax structure, including transfer pricing studies, intercompany agreements, and VAT/GST compliance, ensuring effective international scaling
Technical Accounting & Operations
- Own revenue accounting processes, including ASC 606, contract review, and complex revenue arrangements. Manage unique customer and vendor contracting discussions in partnership with Legal and Deal Desk
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability
- Ensure strong billing, collections, and cash application processes that support customer experience and financial integrity
- Own global cash positioning, bank account administration, and investment policy execution
- Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and tools as the company scales
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal, and RevOps to support contract structuring and revenue accuracy
- Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and strategic plans
- Support M&A activity as needed, including accounting integration and purchase accounting
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within high-growth SaaS or technology companies
- Prior experience at a public company or leading accounting through IPO preparation and execution strongly preferred
- Deep expertise in revenue accounting for SaaS businesses
- Experience leading accounting at companies with multiple currencies, international legal entities, and active M&A
- Experience leading SOX implementation and operating in a public-company-ready control environment
Leadership & Skills
- Proven people leader with experience building and scaling high-performing teams
- Strong technical accounting foundation with the ability to balance detail with strategic thinking
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and driving change
- Excellent cross-functional communication and executive presence
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual compensation range for this role, depending on individual candidate level and experience, is $225,000 - $275,000, including base salary and any related bonuses or commissions.
In the US, JumpCloud® provides a comprehensive benefits package, with several medical plans to choose from including a high deductible HSA plan with employer contribution, two dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), employee assistance program (EAP), short- and long-term disability, life insurance and a 401k savings plan with match. We have a flexible paid time off policy.
Where you’ll be working/Location:
JumpCloud® is committed to being Remote First, meaning that you are able to work remotely within the country noted in the Job Description.
All roles posted in United States locations do require that you be located within one of the 50 U.S. States. Our Headquarters is in the Denver/Boulder, CO area but as a remote company, you are able to work remotely anywhere in the U.S. If you would like to spend time in our offices in the Denver/Boulder area, you are welcome to do that as well.
Language:
JumpCloud® has teams in 15+ countries around the world and conducts our internal business in English. The interview and any additional screening process will take place primarily in English. To be considered for a role at JumpCloud®, you will be required to speak and write in English fluently. Any additional language requirements will be included in the details of the job description.
Why JumpCloud?
If you thrive working in a fast, SaaS-based environment and you are passionate about solving challenging technical problems, we look forward to hearing from you! JumpCloud® is an incredible place to share and grow your expertise! You’ll work with amazing talent across each department who are passionate about our mission. We’re out of the box thinkers, so your unique ideas and approaches for conceiving a product and/or feature will be welcome. You’ll have a voice in the organization as you work with a seasoned executive team, a supportive board and in a proven market that our customers are excited about.
One of JumpCloud®'s three core values is to “Build Connections.” To us that means creating " human connection with each other regardless of our backgrounds, orientations, geographies, religions, languages, gender, race, etc. We care deeply about the people that we work with and want to see everyone succeed." - Rajat Bhargava, CEO
Please submit your résumé and brief explanation about yourself and why you would be a good fit for JumpCloud®. Please note JumpCloud® is not accepting third party resumes at this time.
JumpCloud® is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Scam Notice:
Please be aware that there are individuals and organizations that may attempt to scam job seekers by offering fraudulent employment opportunities in the name of JumpCloud. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers. Please note that JumpCloud will never ask for any personal account information, such as credit card details or bank account numbers, during the recruitment process. Additionally, JumpCloud will never send you a check for any equipment prior to employment.
All communication related to interviews and offers from our recruiters and hiring managers will come from official company email addresses (@jumpcloud.com) and will never ask for any payment, fee to be paid or purchases to be made by the job seeker. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent JumpCloud and you are unsure of their authenticity, please do not provide any personal/financial information and contact us immediately at [email protected] with the subject line "Scam Notice"
#BI-Remote
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, transcribing or summarizing interviews, and assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment in hiring decisions, which are ultimately made by humans. Please see our Privacy Policy (https://jumpcloud.com/privacy) for more information about our personal data practices.