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title: 'Global Controller at Saviynt'
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# Global Controller at Saviynt

- **Company:** Saviynt
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/saviynt/451357d4-6be1-4930-8823-de48d0a19211

## Job description

Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world’s leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. For more information, please visit www.saviynt.com.

As Saviynt's next Controller, you'll be the financial compass guiding our rapid growth. You'll own the integrity of our financial reporting, ensuring we have the clear, actionable insights needed to make strategic decisions and maintain compliance as we scale. This is your chance to shape the financial future of a leader in AI-powered identity security.

## Why you'll love this role

Get energised by building robust financial policies and processes that support rapid company expansion. Care deeply about ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data that drives executive decisions. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can make a significant impact on the company's financial strategy. Take pride in mentoring and developing a high-performing accounting team.

What will you be doing

- Oversee and manage the company's global accounting operations and financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices.
- Direct an international team of approximately 15 finance professionals—primarily based in India—and manage complex multi-entity statutory requirements across 14 global subsidiaries.
- Drive improvements in financial processes, leveraging software and AI-driven tools to enhance efficiency and insight.
- Ensure all financial transactions and reporting meet rigorous government regulations and compliance along with board, bank, and investor reporting standards.
- Collaborate with various internal teams to gather financial data and support operational objectives.
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Implement and refine accounting policies and procedures to support company growth and operational scalability.

## What you bring

- Deep understanding of US GAAP. Proficiency in ERP systems, NetSuite preferred.
- Strong background in managing day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, T&E, leases, commissions, corporate card, expense policy management, month-end close, general ledger management, etc.
- Proven track record in multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction financial consolidations and local statutory reporting for global subsidiaries with strong grasp of regulatory compliance requirements for financial reporting.
- Familiarity with modern accounting technologies and workflow automation (e.g., FloQast, Concur, Tipalti)
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for presenting complex financial data.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify trends and discrepancies.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
- Proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial risks and opportunities.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Active CPA or CMA certification required.
- Big 4 public accounting experience required.
- Proven experience in a senior accounting leadership role within a growing technology or SaaS company.
- Preferred location: US East Coast or Central time zone (for optimal daily collaboration with our India-based team).

## About Saviynt

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Saviynt provides an AI-powered identity security and access management platform that secures and governs every identity—human, non-human, and AI agent—across the entire digital ecosystem.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: El Segundo, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Identity Security & Access Management (IAM/IGA) / Cybersecurity
- **Target Customers**: Large enterprises, Fortune 500 companies, government institutions (B2B, Enterprise)
- **Mission or Purpose**: To safeguard enterprises through intelligent, cloud-first identity governance and access management solutions, helping organizations safely accelerate AI deployment while protecting digital assets and driving operational efficiency.

## Products & Services
- **Saviynt Identity Cloud (Platform)**: An AI-powered platform that manages and governs human, non-human, and AI agent access to applications, data, and business processes across hybrid, cloud, and on-premises environments. It combines Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Application Access Governance (AAG) into a single platform. **Type**: SaaS Platform.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $1.075 billion across multiple rounds. Annual Revenue is $89.3 million.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (lead, Series B), HPS Investment Partners, PNC Bank, Carrick Capital Partners. The company serves Fortune 500 companies and government institutions.
- **Growth Signals**: 1,260 employees (+28.0% YoY), 358,442 LinkedIn followers (+86.7% YoY), active job postings up +51.0% year-over-year, global expansion with offices in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and India.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unified Platform**: Combines IGA, PAM, and AAG into a single cloud-native platform, reducing complexity and cost for enterprises compared to multi-vendor solutions.
- **AI-Native Architecture**: Built for the AI age, it specifically addresses identity security for AI agents and non-human identities, a rapidly growing market need.
- **Enterprise Scale & Trust**: Designed for the largest, most complex organizations (Fortune 500, government) with a focus on compliance, security, and operational efficiency.
- **Strong Financial Backing**: $1.075 billion in total funding provides significant resources for R&D and market expansion.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-Driven Identity Security**: Prioritizing the safe acceleration of AI deployment and usage by securing AI agent identities.
- **Global Expansion**: Deepening presence in key markets like India, the UK, Australia, and across Europe.
- **Platform Growth**: Continuing to unify and enhance the Identity Cloud platform to cover the full spectrum of identity challenges.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring (+51% job postings YoY) to scale engineering, sales, and customer success teams.

## Why Work Here
- **High-Growth Environment**: Headcount grew 28% in the last year, offering strong career advancement potential in a fast-scaling company.
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Tackling critical cybersecurity challenges for the world’s largest organizations.
- **Global & Remote-First Culture**: Remote-friendly roles and hybrid options available, with offices in major cities globally (El Segundo, London, Sydney, Bengaluru). [saviynt.com](https://saviynt.com/careers)
- **Strong Compensation & Benefits**: Competitive base pay with bonuses, medical/dental/vision, retirement programs, and flexible time off. [saviynt.com](https://saviynt.com/careers)
- **Positive Employee Sentiment**: Average employer rating of **4.0/5.0** (436 reviews), with strong compensation (4.1) and career opportunity (4.0) scores. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/saviynt)
- **Diverse, Global Team**: Workforce spans 23 countries, offering a rich, multicultural work experience.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/saviynt)
2. [Saviynt Careers Page](https://saviynt.com/careers)
3. [Saviynt About Us](https://saviynt.com/company/about-saviynt)
4. [Lever Job Postings](https://jobs.lever.co/saviynt)
5. [CB Insights Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/saviynt)

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