About the job
At 10x Genomics, we are on a mission to revolutionize biology and enhance human health through innovative tools and technologies. We are seeking an accomplished Vice President, Corporate Controller to spearhead our global Accounting organization. This pivotal leader will redefine the Accounting role, transitioning it from a conventional compliance function to a vital catalyst for operational efficiency and strategic business insights, utilizing cutting-edge technology to establish a world-class automated operation.
The VP, Corporate Controller will direct essential components of the company’s global financial operations, including technical accounting, financial compliance, external reporting, and global transaction processing (payroll, general ledger). Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining financial health by integrating rigorous technical accounting practices with advanced financial technology, transforming our month-end closing process into an efficient, optimized operation through cohesive systems and data integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Audit & Reporting Excellence: Lead the external audit process and SEC reporting, employing digital workpapers and collaborative tools to enhance evidence collection and ensure accuracy and efficiency in reporting.
- Building a High-Performance Accounting Team: Recruit and mentor a high-caliber team, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, curiosity, and digital proficiency.
- Architecting the Continuous Close: Oversee the assessment, implementation, and integration of advanced ERP enhancements and automation tools to significantly minimize manual interventions, accelerate cycle times, and achieve near real-time financial insights.
- Accounting Process Engineering: Design and execute streamlined, scalable workflows across global general ledger functions, payroll, and transaction accounting to ensure our operational structure efficiently supports rapid company growth without excessive headcount increases.
- Digital Control Environment & Compliance: Revolutionize our compliance framework by evolving the organization from manual, point-in-time testing to automated, continuous monitoring, embedding data integrity and accounting policies directly within our systems.
- Strategic Data Stewardship: Collaborate with the CFO and other business leaders to define and automate the tracking of key financial health metrics and actionable insights.

