Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. QSIC is a Series B SaaS + hardware company that powers in-store audio and advertising for some of the world’s largest retailers. They are seeking a VP Finance to manage the day-to-day finance function and contribute strategically to scaling the business, overseeing financial operations, compliance, systems, and team leadership.
Responsibilities
- Own the month-end and quarter-end close process across US, EMEA, MX and Australian entities. Drive close timelines from current state (3–4 weeks) toward 10 business days
- Oversee revenue recognition (ASC 606) for multi-element arrangements: SaaS subscriptions, hardware sales, advertising revenue share, and managed services
- Manage consolidation across 4+ entities
- Own the annual audit relationship (PwC Australia statutory audit, US compilation) and drive audit-readiness year-round
- Manage multi-state sales tax compliance (Avalara), reseller certificate compliance, state income tax filings, and Secretary of State registrations across 42+ states
- Oversee subcontractor compliance (1099, W-9, state-level contractor rules) for a large installer network
- Coordinate US federal and state income tax, government grants (R&D), and transfer pricing documentation
- Own music licensing compliance (SoundExchange, SESAC, APRA AMCOS) with support from legal
- Drive the finance systems roadmap: Xero (GL), Salesforce (order-to-cash), Avalara (tax), Aleph (FP&A), Ramp (expenses), and evaluate consolidation/reporting tools
- Build a documented internal control framework appropriate for Series B, progressing toward SOC 2 readiness
- Own procurement workflows, vendor onboarding, and spend approval processes
- Implement and manage AP/AR automation (ApprovalMax, Dext) and banking controls
- Manage 4–6 direct and indirect reports across US and offshore (Philippines). Set priorities, run weekly team meetings, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Hire and onboard 2–3 new team members in the first 12 months (Compliance Analyst, Senior Accountant, potential AU Junior Analyst)
- Develop the offshore team’s capabilities — move from task execution toward independent ownership of recurring processes
- Partner with the CFO on board reporting, investor materials, and capital planning
- Support deal modelling and pricing analysis with FP&A for new client opportunities as needed
- Own the annual budgeting process end-to-end: coordinate with department heads, build and maintain the consolidated budget model, track actuals vs budget, and present variance analysis to the CFO and SLT
- Contribute to rolling forecasts and scenario planning alongside FP&A
- Provide financial input on new market expansion (compliance, entity setup, tax implications)
Skills
- 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role (Controller, Sr Controller, Director of Finance, or VP Finance) at a high-growth SaaS or technology company
- Deep experience with US multi-state tax compliance (sales tax, income tax, registrations)
- Hands-on experience with revenue recognition for multi-element arrangements (ASC 606)
- Track record of building or significantly improving month-end close processes
- Experience managing distributed teams (onshore + offshore)
- CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification
- Technology fluent — comfortable with SaaS products, AI tools, and automation. You should be someone who actively seeks out technology to improve workflows
- Advanced Excel skills — you live in spreadsheets. Comfortable building complex financial models, pivot tables, lookups, and dynamic reporting from scratch. Ai (Claude) supported
- Experience at a SaaS + hardware company (mixed revenue models, inventory, logistics)
- Big 4 (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG) or consulting background
- International operations experience (Australia, APAC)
- Experience with Xero, Salesforce, Avalara, Ramp, or Aleph
- Exposure to equity administration (ESOP/409A) and investor reporting
- Experience preparing for or supporting a Series C/D fundraise
Benefits
- Full-time
- Remote
- Direct partnership with a hands-on CFO who understands the detail
- Remote-friendly culture with a global team spanning the US, Australia, and the Philippines
Company Overview
Qsic is an AI driven experience platform currently focused on the retail and QSR industries. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, AUS, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.getqsic.com.