Chief Accounting Officer, Sprinklr
$286-476k
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Unified-CXM platform
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Unified-CXM platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$286-476k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable every organization on the planet to make their customers happier.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a regulated public company accounting team, with knowledge of operating in a large-scale and data-intensive environment. They will be an inspirational leader who can scale quickly and efficiently, conveys the energy and credibility to accomplish our goals, and has the experience to lead and mentor a rapidly growing accounting team and company. Specifically, the ideal candidate will possess:
- 20+ years of experience in accounting with a minimum of 7 years in an executive leadership role working in a high-growth Software, SaaS, or related technology business and have experience managing finance and/or accounting functions at scale ($1B+ in revenues) in a growth environment
- Ideally have significant experience with a multinational public accounting firm and deep international accounting experience, and be capable of handling statutory audits, GAAP adjustments (IFRS or local country accounting), and global consolidations
- Have completed financial system implementations and integrations, be systems-savvy, and be adept at streamlining manual processes with multiple systems (reducing closing cycles, eliminating errors, manual entries, reducing audit fees, etc.)
- Have experience managing treasury, global cash optimization, and lender relationships
- Have proven global leadership skills and a track record of building and leading highly successful teams of 70+ across multiple disciplines. Success in this role requires a balance of humility and confidence. This player-coach is comfortable managing details hands-on when necessary while simultaneously developing and mentoring large teams that can scale rapidly
- Have proven experience building a high-performance global team and developing leaders who can drive needed organizational and cultural change
- Have a solid executive presence and can present effectively to the executive leadership team, the BOD, and external authorities. Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, someone who is equally adept at communicating effectively with the Audit Committee as with staff
- Possesses acquisition/integration experience, including understanding purchase accounting steps, goodwill/intangible valuations, managing third-party valuation advisors, dealing with multiple ERPs (NetSuite preferred), consolidating into an existing reporting process, and closing timeline
- Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or a related field. Either CPA/CMA/CIA required / MBA preferred
What the job involves
- Reporting to the CFO, the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) will play a critical leadership role in the finance function of Sprinklr and own all accounting capabilities, including accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, IT automation, tax, regulatory compliance, treasury/cash management, revenue accounting, quote-to-cash, shared services, commissions, and procurement
- The Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) will partner closely with the CFO, CEO, business unit leaders, and other executives to help inform goals and initiatives and elevate the quality of financial management of the company to increase shareholder value. He/she will drive business success by providing responsive and proactive counsel, actionable insights, and high-quality information to executive decision-makers, investors, and lenders
- A successful candidate will leverage a strong technical accounting background, business experience, and leadership skills to establish and direct the accounting and external financial reporting functions. This position will manage a globally distributed team of 70+ and oversee its expansion as the accounting operations team scales to meet the demands of Sprinklr's rapid growth
- Serve as the key business partner for all accounting-related matters to the Board of Directors (BOD), Investors, Executive Team, Business Partners, and External Auditors
- Lead all areas of global accounting practices, both technical and transactional: payroll operations, technical accounting, revenue accounting, consolidations, international accounting, operational accounting, treasury, internal controls, and SOX compliance
- Support all cash management and set related policies. Improve Sprinklr's cash forecasting system and structures that maximize daily and monthly cash flow for the company and minimize funding requirements
- Prepare all SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy, and 8-Ks, and provide corporate management and the Board of Directors with pertinent information about the operating results of the business units. Ensures the preparation and analysis of all financial reports meet the organization's needs, including Board of Directors, External Auditors, and Investors requirements, and comply with governmental reporting requirements and global regulations
- Advise management of potential changes in accounting regulations or practices that may impact operations and reporting. Stay abreast of US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC developments, including participation in outreach with regulators and industry peers
- Develop a controlled environment to meet the standards of a publicly traded company, maintaining awareness and conformity to all laws and policies, and developing proper procedures and processes
- Leverage IT tools and systems to automate and streamline accounting workflows for efficiency and cost-effectiveness across purchasing and shared services
- Drive efficiencies across end-to-end business processes, systems, and financial controls to support Sprinklr's future growth, including leading, evaluating, and executing global expansion initiatives. Create a collaborative finance culture focused on value creation and continuous improvement
- Create functional strategies and critical objectives for the sub-functions and develop budgets/policies/procedures to support achieving expected results
- Serve as the executive accounting sponsor and primary contact for cross-functional teams to support various projects and initiatives, such as M&A. Provide accounting advice and guidance on various matters, including M&A activities, due diligence, and related accounting matters. Support negotiations of terms of agreement with legal, the financial impact of transactions with Development/M&A teams, and the forecast of new business with Finance Partners
- Ensure foreign statutory audits and related filings are completed by applicable law
- Build a best-in-class accounting department, identifying key areas to benchmark against industry peer groups
Our take
Sprinklr is an established CXM provider, offering a long-standing, purpose-built platform that boasts enterprise-class security, governance and privacy. It uses a suite of professional services to ensure that customers consistently find a return on their investments and reach new levels of success as a business.
There are a number of CXM software companies on the market, including Zendesk, Satmetrix and IBM Tealeaf, all offering companies the means to manage and improve customer experience via online platforms. However, Sprinklr has drawn a number of big-name corporate clients, including Microsoft, Nike, Netflix, McDonalds, Marriott and more.
The company has also garnered enormous investments over the last decade, and is now valued at $2.9 billion. With over 1000 enterprises globally, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, the company is poised well to continue with its established success.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Sep 2020
$150m
CONVERTIBLE
Sep 2020
$200m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $578.5m
Company benefits
- Compensation & Equity
- Health & Wellness
- Holiday & Flexible PTO
- Learning & Growth
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
Leadership
Ragy Thomas
(CEO)Joined Tata Unisys as a Senior Software Engineer in 1994 before moving to AT&T. Built Advaya, an email marketing platform, in 2000. Joined Bigfoot Interactive as CTO, and then moved to Epsilon Interactive Services Group- where he eventually took on the role of President. Has held several Board positions since, and is a frequent startup investor. Founded Lyern in 2016, and Sprinklr in 2009.
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