[Remote] Controller at Mixpanel

United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or Master’s preferred)
  • CPA designation and deep familiarity with US GAAP
  • 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including 3+ years as Controller or equivalent senior finance leadership role
  • Proven experience in international operations, including multi-country payroll, consolidations, and statutory reporting
  • SaaS industry experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606
  • Demonstrated success in leading large, distributed teams

Responsibilities

  • Manage Global Finance Functions: Oversee accounting, billing/collections, and payroll teams across multiple regions, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations
  • Ensure Compliance: Manage consolidated financial reporting under US GAAP, implement new accounting standards, and maintain strong internal controls
  • Audit & Reporting: Direct preparation of financial statements, audit schedules, and liaise with external auditors
  • Finance Initiatives & Policies: Identify and action key finance initiatives related to strategy, process improvements, and efficiencies; clearly communicate accounting policies to other departments and create/update procedures in line with best practices and changing requirements
  • Drive Process Improvements: Identify and enact initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and automation across finance operations
  • Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with Legal, FP&A, IT, and other departments to align policies and support international growth
  • Team Development: Support and mentor finance staff, delegating effectively while fostering a culture of accountability and growth

Skills

Mixpanel

Data analytics for user behavior insights

About Mixpanel

Mixpanel provides data analytics tools that help businesses understand user interactions with their products. It tracks user behavior and measures engagement on websites and mobile applications, allowing companies to gain insights into how users engage with their digital platforms. Mixpanel's services are offered through a subscription model, where clients pay a recurring fee based on the volume of data tracked and features accessed. This model supports a steady revenue stream and enables ongoing improvements to the platform. Key features include event tracking, user segmentation, funnel analysis, and retention reports, which assist businesses in identifying trends and making informed decisions to enhance user experience. Mixpanel differentiates itself by focusing on comprehensive analytics tailored for tech startups, e-commerce businesses, and large enterprises, aiming to empower these companies to optimize user engagement and drive growth.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$269.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Company stock options
Sabbatical policy
PTO
Volunteer time off
Parental leave
Mental health resources
401(k) match
Health, dental,& vision coverage
Flexible work from home options
Learning & development stipend
Professional growth hours

Risks

Increased competition from Amplitude and Heap may affect market share.
Data privacy concerns may arise from integrations with platforms like BigQuery.
Growing demand for personalization pressures Mixpanel to enhance analytics capabilities.

Differentiation

Mixpanel offers real-time analytics across devices, enhancing user experience insights.
The SaaS model ensures steady revenue and continuous platform improvement.
Mixpanel's embeddable reports enhance collaboration in tools like FigJam and Coda.

Upsides

Integration with BigQuery enhances data exploration for data-driven companies.
Recognition as a 'Market Leader' boosts Mixpanel's market credibility.
Partnership with Seven Peaks expands Mixpanel's reach in the APAC region.

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