VP, Controller
Palo Alto · San Francisco · USD 154,000-303,000 · 15+ years experience · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Oct 6, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 15+ years experience
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- Palo Alto · San Francisco
- Salary
- USD 154,000-303,000 · Base salary
About MongoDB
- MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
- With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including AI-native startups and approximately 75% of the Fortune 100, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
- Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
- To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
- MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
- MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
About the role
- MongoDB is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Controller to lead the global controllership organization during a period of significant growth.
- This role involves shaping the accounting function, modernizing infrastructure, and serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership.
- The position oversees global accounting operations, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and international compliance.
Responsibilities
- Set the strategic vision and operating model for global Controllership to support company growth.
- Lead and develop senior leaders across a large, distributed global team.
- Own technical accounting positions under U.S. GAAP, including business combinations and stock-based compensation.
- Manage the integrity and quality of external financial reporting, including SEC filings and earnings releases.
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation process.
- Drive the strategic vision and continuous improvement of the internal control environment (SOX 404).
- Oversee global statutory and local GAAP compliance across international entities.
- Lead finance transformation initiatives including ERP optimization and adoption of AI-enabled tools.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
- Current or recent experience as a Controller at a publicly traded, multinational, high-growth technology company.
- Deep, current expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Proven track record of leading transformational change, including ERP/systems modernization.
- Experience building, scaling, and leading large, distributed global teams.
- Demonstrated experience operating at scale within a high-growth environment.
- Strong technical acumen for partnering with IT/Engineering on financial systems and data.
- Excellent executive presence and communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building and cross-functional influence skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Preferred qualifications
- CPA certification
- Big 4 public accounting background
- MBA
Benefits
- Equity
- Employee stock purchase program
- Flexible paid time off
- 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
- Fertility and adoption assistance
- 401(k) plan
- Mental health counseling
- Transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage
- Health benefits
Workplace
- Hybrid working model
- Candidates must be based in San Francisco, CA or Palo Alto, CA
Skills
- U.S. GAAP
- SEC Reporting
- SOX 404
- Oracle NetSuite
- ERP Optimization
- Financial Systems
- Technical Accounting
