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They will lead the team day to day, stay close to the work, and create the discipline, processes, and accountability that make the numbers faster, cleaner, and more useful to the business. The VP, Controllerwill also be a critical partner to FP&A and leaders across the company, ensuring financial reporting is not just accurate, but useful for better decisions. Just as importantly, this leader will define how AI changes the accounting function. 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