Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

100% medical/dental/vision premiums

12 weeks paid parental leave

family-forming stipends

gender-affirming care

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Cape seeks a Controller to design GAAP-compliant controls, own close processes, and lead the first PCAOB audit as we scale. You will build an accounting team, implement systems, and partner across functions to ensure audit-ready books in a fast-growth, privacy-focused company.

Responsibilities include owning AP/AR, payroll, tax, and state compliance while driving ERP implementation and cross-functional financial reporting to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• ASC 606 revenue recognition knowledge required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 2 years Big 4 experience.
• Operational accounting experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Proficiency with journal entries in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and implementing department-wide practices.
• Led an end-to-end audit.
• Able to thrive in dynamic environments and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement accounting best practices for high velocity and GAAP compliance.
• Lead ERP design and quote-to-cash processes in partnership with stakeholders.
• Prepare for the first PCAOB audit and oversee audit readiness.
• Own accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax, and state compliance with audit-ready books.
• Hire and develop an accounting team aligned to growth milestones.
• Manage large, recurring close processes and cross-functional financial reporting.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Build-and-improve mindset

GAAP

ASC 606

ERP implementation

Education

CPA certification

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

NetSuite

Job description

Controller

Overview

In this role you will steer Cape's accounting program as we scale. You'll design and enforce GAAP-compliant processes, lead the first PCAOB audit, and own key financial operations while building a capable accounting team. You will partner across internal functions to implement systems and drive close accuracy in a fast-moving, high-growth environment. This is a chance to shape the finance foundation of a privacy-focused company at a pivotal growth stage.

Compensation / Benefits

• 401(k) match
• 100% medical/dental/vision premiums
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• family-forming stipends
• gender-affirming care
• Unlimited PTO

Responsibilities

• Design and implement accounting best practices for high velocity and GAAP compliance
• Lead ERP design and quote-to-cash processes in partnership with stakeholders
• Prepare Cape for its first PCAOB audit and oversee audit readiness
• Own accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax, and state compliance with audit-ready books
• Hire and develop an accounting team aligned to growth milestones
• Manage large, recurring close processes and cross-functional financial reporting

Key requirements

• CPA certification
• ASC 606 revenue recognition knowledge
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• At least 2 years Big 4 experience
• Operational accounting experience in a fast-paced, high-growth startup
• Proficiency in journal entries in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and implementing department-wide practices
• Led an end-to-end audit
• Able to thrive in dynamic environments and drive process improvements
• Strong collaboration with business partners, customers, and vendors
• Meticulous project management for end-to-end processes
• Bonus: NetSuite experience

• cross-functional collaboration
• self-starter
• build-and-improve mindset
• GAAP
• ASC 606
• ERP implementation