About the role
Onwards Together! Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters. Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running. Location: 4 on-site days a week in Sunnyvale, CA Headquarters. Our Team's Vision: Our Finance team operates at the forefront of Zero Trust Segmentation, driving efficient growth and strategic partnerships with our key stakeholders. We are dedicated to building scalable infrastructure and optimizing our financial model to support Illumio’s ambitious business goals. As we embark on a significant phase of growth, we welcome individuals who embody our values, consistently deliver excellence, and drive innovation. Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity while advancing your career at Illumio, where every contribution counts towards our collective success.
The Role: Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the VP, Corporate Controller is a critical strategic business partner responsible for overseeing global controllership, accounting, tax, treasury, compliance, and financial operations. You will define scalable business processes, advise on revenue models, and execute operational excellence to support Illumio’s significant domestic and international growth. Your Impact: Leadership & Strategy Lead a high-performing team: Continuously build, mentor, and strengthen a world-class global finance organization that supports Illumio’s mission and values. Influence at all levels: Serve as a key advisor to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, Audit Committee and other stakeholders on financial, operational, and governance matters. Drive business goals: Provide business functions with the metrics, information, and counsel necessary to effectively manage operations and achieve corporate goals. Financial Operations Provide high-level, in-depth revenue recognition expertise specifically tailored to enterprise software and SaaS financial models. Own the integrity, reporting, and governance of key SaaS business metrics, including ARR, ACV, NRR, customer counts, and other operating metrics used by executive leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders. Direct all global accounting operations (including AR, AP, GL, equity, and payroll) across 20+ countries to ensure timely and accurate monthly closings Own the end-to-end administration of the sales commission plan, including managing related software, executing monthly payouts, and overseeing all associated accounting. Proactively engage in deal structuring with the global field and revenue operations teams to optimize financial impact and ensure compliance with revenue accounting guidance. Work closely with Procurement, Legal, and business leaders to support strategic vendor negotiations and contracting activities, ensuring appropriate financial, accounting, and control considerations are addressed. Oversee cash and investment management, treasury, foreign exchange, hedging, and stock administration. Identify process improvement opportunities, align and gather the right people around the table, and execute scalable solutions. Lead finance systems, automation, AI-enabled processes, and scalable transformation initiatives to support continued global growth, operational efficiency, stronger controls, and data-driven decision making. Collaborate closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis team, playing a heavy role in cash, revenue, and commission forecasting. Reporting & Compliance Oversee all internal and external financial statement reporting processes and prepare and present financial information to the Audit Committee. Own and manage the relationship with key external advisors including audit, tax, outsourced financial providers, stock valuation experts etc. Develop accounting policies and ensure appropriate internal controls and SOX compliance are maintained across all financial processes. Your Toolkit: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum) CPA license required Big 4 audit experience is highly preferred. Proven ability to build and lead world-class global teams at scale in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment. Must be willing to roll up your sleeves and execute. Strong knowledge of SEC, FASB, and GAAP. In-depth experience with revenue, costs to obtain contracts, equity, internal-use software, and other accounting standards, particularly as they relate to the software and SaaS industry. Exceptional ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently, coupled with a strong understanding of financial systems and technology. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all employee levels and customers. Experience leveraging automation, analytics, and AI-driven tools to improve accounting operations, controls, reporting, and business insights.
