Global Controller - Financial Analysis Sr. Director

Global Controller

One Identity is an award-winning security software provider offering a broad selection of solutions that solve some of the most common and most challenging IT security problems. Part of the One Identity Software group, One Identity solutions eliminate the complexities and time-consuming processes often required to govern identities, manage privileged accounts and control access. Our solutions enhance business agility while addressing IAM challenges within on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. The combined entity delivers a complete portfolio of market-leading Identity Access Management, Privileged Access Management, and Identity Governance solutions. Now, customers can achieve identity-centric security with trusted, proven technology in each major category.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Global Controller to lead our global accounting function. This is a critical, high-visibility role responsible for the integrity of our financial reporting, the scalability of our accounting processes, and the leadership of a distributed global team. The ideal candidate is a "hands-on" leader who thrives in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment. You will serve as a key partner to the CFO and executive leadership, providing technical accounting expertise (especially in software revenue) and driving the operational excellence required to support our rapid growth, including M&A activities.

Responsibilities

• Global Accounting Operations : Lead all aspects of the global accounting function, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Revenue, and Payroll.
• Financial Close & Reporting : Oversee the timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Technical Accounting : Serve as the company's primary expert on technical accounting matters. Critically, this includes owning the application and documentation of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) for complex software, SaaS, and professional services arrangements.
• Team Leadership : Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing global accounting team. Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage a team of 30+ across EMEA / APAC / AMERICAS and be able to accommodate the various time zones
• Internal Controls & SOX : Maintain and enhance a robust internal control environment. While private, we operate with public-company rigor (SOX-like controls) to ensure financial integrity and prepare for future capital events.
• Audit & Compliance : Act as the primary liaison for our external auditors. Manage the successful completion of the annual audit. Oversee all global statutory audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
• Process & Systems Optimization : Drive process improvement and automation. Evaluate, implement, and optimize financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce, revenue management tools) to scale with the business.
• M&A Integration : Play a key role in financial due diligence and the subsequent integration of acquired companies, including purchase accounting (ASC 805).
• Business Partnership : Collaborate closely with the FP&A team to ensure accurate financial data for budgeting and forecasting. Partner with Sales Operations, Legal, and Professional Services to provide guidance on deal structure and revenue implications.
• Operations and IT partnerships to drive ERP strategy, implementation, and optimization

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Company Description One Identity enables organizations of all sizes to better secure, manage, monitor, protect, and analyze information and infrastructure to help fuel innovation and drive their businesses forward. With team members around the globe, we intend to continue to grow revenues and add value to customers. When you join our team, you will have the opportunity to build and develop products at a scale few others can provide. Our product portfolio serves a large base of customers and we are addressing the strategic imperatives for enterprise businesses. Working with some of the most talented employees the industry has to offer, we provide enhanced career opportunities for team members to learn and grow in a rapidly changing environment.

One Identity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind : One Identity is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at One Identity are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. One Identity will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. One Identity encourages applicants of all ages. Job seekers should be aware of fraudulent job offers from online scammers and only apply to roles listed on quest.com / careers using our applicant system. Note : We do not use text messaging or third-party messaging apps like Telegram to communicate with applicants, so please exercise caution if you are approached in this way and only interact with people claiming to be Quest employees if they have an email address ending in @quest.com. You can report job scams to the FTC (ReportFraud.ftc.gov) or your state attorney general.

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