Runpod is an artificial intelligence and SaaS company that provides on-demand GPU computing and managed infrastructure for developing and deploying AI applications. Its platform combines GPU Pods in 31 regions, serverless endpoints for inference, multi-node clusters for distributed training, and tools for deploying open-source models and templates. Runpod supports AI developers and enterprise teams across the workflow from experimentation to production, with autoscaling, a broad range of GPU options, and infrastructure designed for rapid workload startup.
VP of Accounting and Controller
Lead Runpod’s accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, controls, and audits as its AI cloud business grows. Build a scalable, audit-ready team and systems in partnership with the CFO and company leadership.
Description
- Direct Runpod’s accounting strategy, team, and priorities as the company grows
- Recruit and develop a strong accounting team
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes and produce accurate US GAAP financial statements
- Lead revenue recognition and technical accounting
- Establish and maintain accounting policies
- Manage the external auditor relationship and lead audits as requirements increase
- Design and oversee internal controls, preparing the function for SOX readiness
- Present financial results and accounting matters to the CFO, executives, board, and investors
- Partner with Finance, Legal, People, Revenue, and other teams on contracts, deal structures, equity, and accounting decisions
- Set the accounting systems roadmap and expand automation and AI across workflows
- Oversee tax, compliance, and equity accounting, and manage external accounting and tax advisors
- Lead accounting work for financings and strategic transactions, including diligence and complex accounting events
- Report to the CFO
Requirements
- At least eight years of progressive accounting experience, including five or more years leading accounting teams
- Active CPA license
- Experience building and scaling accounting at a high-growth technology, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or similarly fast-moving company
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, technical accounting, and financial reporting
- Experience designing and owning internal controls, including SOX or SOX-readiness work
- Experience leading external audits and owning the auditor relationship
- Ability to present to executives, boards, and investors
- Sound judgment and a builder’s approach
- Successful completion of a background check
- Authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable
- Preferred: SaaS or usage-based revenue recognition experience, including ASC 606
- Preferred: Experience leading accounting through a major financing, a first Big Four audit, or IPO readiness
- Preferred: Experience using automation and AI to improve accounting workflows
- Preferred: Public accounting experience
Benefits
- Equity in a growing company, with RSUs for all team members
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Remote-first work with an inclusive, collaborative team
- Opportunity to work on AI infrastructure
- $1,200 home office and equipment stipend