Corporate Controller Vice President, Pluralsight
$159-244k
Technology workforce development company
Job no longer available
Technology workforce development company
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$159-244k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To inspire and empower the tech workforce to achieve their goals.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for a senior accounting leader with deep technical expertise, operational acumen, and proven experience working in a private equity or venture-backed environment
- You enjoy learning and are open to new ways of doing things
- You are not afraid to be yourself, experiment, make mistakes and learn from them, ask questions, or voice your concerns
- When communicating you are self-aware, insightful, and proactive
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required. MBA or other relevant advanced degree is a plus
- 12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a corporate controller or VP-level role
- Strong technical accounting background, including deep familiarity with US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Experience in a privately backed (PE or VC) environment is required – strong understanding of investor reporting, value creation, and financial discipline in fast-paced, high-growth settings
- Demonstrated success in scaling accounting operations and leading teams through change
- Expertise with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and strong command of financial tools and Excel
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to executives, investors, and non-finance stakeholders
- High energy, hands-on, solutions-oriented leader with a proactive, collaborative approach
- 4-5 years Big 4 public accounting experience
- Experience with multi-national corporations
- Experience with acquisition accounting
- Prior successful management experience
What the job involves
- We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Vice President, Corporate Controller to lead our accounting operations, ensure financial integrity, and support Pluralsight’s growth trajectory
- The VP, Corporate Controller will be a key member of the senior finance leadership team, playing a critical role in shaping our financial processes, systems, and controls as we scale
- This individual will manage all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, audit, tax, and compliance, while partnering cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and performance improvement
- Lead and oversee all aspects of Pluralsight’s accounting operations, including general ledger, tax, revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, consolidations, and month-end close processes
- Own the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Drive continuous improvement in financial policies, processes, and internal controls, ensuring scalability and compliance
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party providers
- Partner with FP&A, Legal, HR, and Operations to support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning
- Implement best-in-class systems, automation, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and visibility
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and high performance
- Play a key role in supporting reporting requirements, board materials, and investor communications
- Support M&A activities, including due diligence, integration, and technical accounting assessments
Our take
Pluralsight is dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap, a mission that has become increasingly urgent as industries worldwide face a growing shortage of IT talent. This high demand for upskilling makes Pluralsight's online training services more relevant than ever.
Founded in 2004, Pluralsight has matured into a prominent player in the online upskilling industry. The company has been significant growth in recent years, capitalizing on the surge in demandf fbefore many competiting startupos emerged. Depsite facing competition from major players like Grow with Google and UDemny, Pluralsight has maintained its strong position.
Though Vista Equity Partners' 2021 acquisition has brought some challenges, Pluralsight, once a unicorn startup now a public company, continues to thrive. With numerous partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions, and corporations, Pluralsight remains a key player in tackling the tech skills shortage.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Dec 2016
$30m
SERIES C
Aug 2014
$135m
SERIES B
Total funding: $195m
Company benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Summer Fridays
- Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision
Company HQ
Draper, UT
Leadership
Aaron Skonnard
(Co-Founder & CEO)Worked as a DevelopMentor Author, and was President of Skonnard Consulting. In 2004, left a Neumont University Associate Professorship to co-found Pluralsight.
Fritz Onion
(Co-Founder)Started as an Oracle Software Engineer after a degree at Harvard, and then spent 10 years as a DevelopMentor Instructor. Subsequently co-founded Pluralsight in April 2004, serving as Content Advisor.
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