VP, Corporate Controller

Job Summary:

Ruggable is seeking an accomplished and strategic VP, Corporate Controller to own and scale its global accounting function. This role will play a critical part in evolving the accounting organization, processes, and systems to support the company’s next phase of growth. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role owns end-to-end global controllership operations, including financial close, external reporting, technical accounting, and cash and treasury operations. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, experience in international and high-growth environments, and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead global accounting operations and own the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and applicable local accounting standards.
• Own and continuously improve the monthly close process, driving increased speed, accuracy, and scalability.
• Own accounting for inventory and cost of goods sold, including standard costing, reserves, and cross-functional alignment with Operations.
• Lead technical accounting assessments and author accounting memos for complex transactions and new business initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across the organization.
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance a strong internal control environment, including SOX readiness as the company scales.
• Serve as the primary owner of annual financial statement and statutory audits.
• Own quarterly lender reporting and covenant compliance, including financial schedules and certifications.
• Own the company’s day-to-day cash operations, liquidity visibility, and payment processes, driving working capital efficiency .
• Own short-term cash flow forecasting, ensuring visibility into operating cash needs.
• Administer banking infrastructure, including account management and signatories.
• Partner with the CFO on broader treasury strategy, including financing and banking relationships, while owning execution of day-to-day cash operations.
• Act as the accounting owner of NetSuite, including multi-entity consolidations, chart of accounts, and ongoing system optimization and scalability.
• Lead cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective operational execution.
• Identify, implement, and scale workflow improvements, automation, and systems to support growth, increase leverage, and accelerate the close.
• Build, sustain, and lead a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles at the Director level and above
• CPA required; Big 4 experience preferred
• Deep expertise in US GAAP and international accounting requirements
• Experience leading accounting functions in global, multi-entity organizations
• Proven track record of scaling accounting teams, processes, and systems in high-growth environments
• Experience managing cash and treasury operations, including ownership of 13-week cash flow forecasting
• Strong NetSuite experience in a multi-subsidiary environment
• Experience in e-commerce and/or consumer products, including inventory and manufacturing accounting