Controller

We are Rokt, a hyper-growth ecommerce leader. We enable companies to unlock value by making each transaction relevant at the moment that matters most, when customers are buying. Together, Rokt's AI-based relevance Platform and scaled ecommerce network powers billions of transactions. In December 2022, Rokt’s valuation increased to $2.4 billion USD, allowing us to expand rapidly across 15 countries.

At Rokt, we practice transparency in career paths and compensation. At Rokt, we believe in transparency, which is why we have a well-defined career ladder with transparent compensation and clear career paths based on competency and ability. Rokt’stars constantly strive to raise the bar, pushing the envelope of what is possible.

We are looking for a Controller

Compensation: $235,000 - $260,000 salary, employee equity plan grant & world class benefits.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Controller to join our Finance leadership team to drive the rapid global growth of Rokt and support our journey to IPO. Reporting to the Global Controller, you will manage the Accounting team and work cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal and the Business, providing you with a broad range of responsibilities and considerable opportunity for career development. The ideal candidate will have experience at a rapidly growing, multi-national, public company and possess a high degree of initiative and ownership to drive process improvements, support commercial activities and develop a deep understanding of our results to drive actionable analysis. Responsibilities include the delivery of timely, accurate and transparent financial information, ensuring best-in-class operational processes, driving process and system improvements, and leading and empowering a team of Rokt’Stars to reach their highest potential. The role will involve deep cross-functional work to support Rokt’s growth, so problem solving and communication skills are essential to conquer new frontiers.

About the role:

• Oversee all accounting activities for our global organization including:
• Month-end close and internal reporting
• Operational Process - Order to cash, purchase to pay, cash application, payroll, and expense reimbursement processes
• External audit across multiple jurisdictions, under both US GAAP and IFRS standards
• Support our Head of Tax with transfer pricing and tax compliance activities
• Drive system improvements and implementations to deliver scalable and sustainable solutions
• Support internal and external reporting and SOX requirements
• Lead a large team in NYC, establishing OKRs for the group, managing performance and setting a positive tone
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams both within Finance and outside of Finance
• Operate as a strategic business leader who maintains the optimal balance of business, compliance and operational considerations
• Create loyalty, trust, and engagement within the department, energize people and teams, and facilitate cross-functional cooperation

About you:

• CPA with a minimum of 12 years of experience, with a background at the Big 4 or similar global firm, as well as industry experience at a multinational company.
• Public Company experience required.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP. Experience with IFRS a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Process-oriented with an attention to detail. Able to set goals, measure achievement and communicate results.
• Resilient, collaborative and proactive. Enjoys owning projects from end-to-end and seeing teammates thrive.
• Enjoys cross-functional projects to drive change and Raise the Bar.
• Proficient with Netsuite and other technology. Ready to explore the impact of AI to improve processes.
• Technology industry background is helpful.

About Rokt’stars:

As a mission-driven, hyper-growth community of curious explorers, our ambition is to unlock the full potential in ecommerce and beyond. Our bias for action means we are not afraid to quickly venture into uncharted territories, take risks or challenge the status quo; in doing so we either win or learn. We work together as one aligned team never letting egos get in the way of brilliant ideas. We value diversity, transparency and smart humble people who enjoy building a disruptive business together. We pride ourselves on being a force for good as we make the world better. 

About The Benefits:

We leverage best-in-class technology and market-leading innovation in AI and ML, with all of that being underlined by building and maintaining a fantastic and inclusive culture where people can be their authentic selves, and offering a great list of perks and benefits to go with it:

• Accelerate your career. We offer roadmaps to leadership and an annual $5000 training allowance
• Become a shareholder. Every Rokt’star gets equity in the company
• Enjoy catered lunch every day and healthy snacks in the office. Plus join the gym on us! 
• Access generous retirement plans like a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan and get fully funded premium health insurance for your entire family!
• Dog-friendly office
• Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave etc.) 
• Work with the greatest talent in town
• See the world! We have offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London

We believe we’re better together. We love spending time together and are in the office most days (teams are in the office 4 days per week). We also get that you need to balance your life and your commitments so you have the flexibility to manage your own hours and can spend up to a week of every quarter working from anywhere.

If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, apply here and you’ll hear from our recruiting team.