Corporate Controller Vice President, Pantheon
$201.6-280k
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Website operations platform
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Website operations platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$201.6-280k
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make the web a first-class platform that delivers results, one that empowers marketing and development teams to take control of their websites.
Role
Who you are
- The Operational Architect: You possess a deep understanding of the foundational processes of a Controllership organization and are energized by building repeatable, automated, and scalable processes
- The AI-Forward Thinker: You stay ahead of the curve on how Generative AI and Machine Learning can eliminate "soul-crushing" manual work, allowing your team to focus on high-value strategic analysis
- Proven Scaler: You have successfully navigated the transition from $100M to $300M+ in revenue within a high-growth SaaS environment and ideally have experience with in both private and public setting
- Leadership & Mentorship: You are a proven developer of talent, capable of elevating mid-level managers into senior leaders through structured guidance and a forward-thinking culture
- Experience: 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership, with at least 5 years at the VP or Controller level in a high-growth SaaS organization and prior Public Accounting experience
- Operational Expertise: Extensive experience managing high-volume, complex Billing and Revenue Operations
- Transformation Track Record: Demonstrated success in implementing AI tools or advanced automation within an accounting function
- Global Reach: Experience in International Accounting and global tax/treasury management
- Transaction experience is plus
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or equivalent professional designation
What the job involves
- Pantheon is seeking a highly accomplished VP, Corporate Controller to lead our global accounting and financial operations
- Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller will be a key member of the finance leadership team, and Senior Leadership Team responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the company’s financial infrastructure
- As Pantheon continues to scale, we require a leader who excels in operational excellence and is AI savvy
- The ideal candidate will move beyond traditional reporting to architect a "Finance Intelligence" function—leveraging AI and automation to optimize the Quote-to-Cash lifecycle, resolve complex billing challenges, and build a lean, scalable engine for international expansion
- Global Accounting Leadership: Direct all global accounting operations, including General Ledger, AP, Procurement, and International Accounting. Provide strategic oversight to a high-potential team, ensuring professional development and operational continuity
- AI & Automation Strategy: Act as the primary champion for infusing AI into day-to-day finance activities. You will identify and implement AI-driven solutions for anomaly detection, automated reconciliations, and predictive "close" processes to significantly increase efficiency and accuracy
- Operational Integration (Billing & AR): Assume full ownership of the Billing and Accounts Receivable functions. You will leverage automation to streamline the Quote-to-Cash workflow, ensuring high-fidelity revenue integrity even as billing complexity increases
- Process Excellence & Controls: Define and execute a best-in-class monthly and quarterly close process. Implement rigorous internal controls and AI-enhanced audit trails to ensure financial reporting is both timely and precise
- Tax and Treasury Oversight: Manage global tax compliance and strategy. Lead treasury functions and devise strategy for liquidity management, and risk mitigation
- Systems & Scalability: Lead the evolution of the financial tech stack. Partnering with Business Systems team, Identify enterprise-grade systems that support high-volume transactions and integrate seamlessly with modern AI agents and LLM-based data analysis tools
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Serve as a strategic advisor to Sales Operations, Legal, and Engineering on contract structure, revenue recognition, and cross-departmental data flow
Our take
In today's digital landscape, website hosting is a critical component for businesses, and the demand for fast, reliable, and scalable hosting platforms is higher than ever. The competition is fierce, with major players like GoDaddy, Ionos, AWS, and WP Engine dominating the space.
One standout in this crowded market is Pantheon, a leading WebOps platform designed to deliver high-performance hosting for content-driven websites. Pantheon's unique value lies in its ability to provide seamless collaboration between developers and marketers while ensuring fast, reliable website performance. It's a platform that goes beyond traditional hosting by offering powerful tools for managing websites and scaling them as needed - making it a go-to choice for many organisations.
Pantheon has continuously innovated to stay ahead of the competition, with significant investments driving its growth. Initially focused on hosting solutions for WordPress and Drupal websites, it now offers content management as a service. This expansion was bolstered by significant funding, fueling further product development and the introduction of new features like personalisation and analytics. These efforts have reinforced Pantheon's position as a leader in the WebOps and hosting space.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jul 2021
$100m
SERIES E
Mar 2019
$40m
SERIES D
Total funding: $196.8m
Company benefits
- Health & Wellness: Taking care of you and your family is important to us. Our healthcare benefits program delivers choice and value so you can prioritize your health
- Remote & In-Office: We believe in a flexible employee experience, our San Francisco office is a center for collaboration and connection, but it's not the only place this happens
- Flexible Time-Off: We encourage work/life balance. Take time off when you need it, and return ready to make magic on the internet when you're ready and refreshed
- Monthly Book & Gym Allowance: One of the many ways we enable our team to take control of their development and wellness is to take advantage of our books and gym membership allowance
- Promoting Inclusivity: We strive to have a culture where Pantheors across the globe feel a high sense of belonging and engagement. We have several programs in place to help cultivate inclusion at Pantheon, including educational events, open forums, and training opportunities
- Giving Back: We believe in cultivating passion and giving back to the community we live and work in. Pantheon offers a Donation Matching program of $500 per employee and holds multiple team volunteer opportunities throughout the year
- Employee Resource Groups: Our Pantheon Resource Groups (PRGs) allow employees to connect, support each other, and spread awareness
- Professional Development: We support employee learning and development through company led-training, leadership forums, and full access to LinkedIn Learning's catalogue of courses
Company HQ
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Sameer Kazi
(CEO)Joined Pantheon in 2024 as CEO. They have also served as the Managing Director of Operating Capital since 2015. Previously they were the President of ActiveCampaign and CEO of Cheetah Digital.
Josh Koenig
(Co-Founder & SVP of Marketing)They were part of the team that drove the first high-profile public Drupal use-case with the Howard and Dean campaign in 2003. They then went on to found the Drupal Dojo, an online learning community for developers, and to co-found the premiere Drupal agency in San Francisco, Chapter Three.
David Strauss
(Co-Founder & Advisor)After co-founding Four Kitchens, a successful Web Development shop, they found themselves gravitating away from the customer client work and towards infrastructure solutions. Large clients like NBCUniversal, The Economics, and Wikimedia had already benefited from their scalability and database optimization work.
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