Controller

Boom; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with stock options

Full healthcare coverage

15 days Paid Time Off

Company-issued laptop

Company-sponsored training

Regular off-sites and retreats

Job summary

Boom in Austin, TX is on the lookout for a Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations as they scale to $20M ARR. This role requires a CPA or equivalent experience, with a focus on implementing automation.

You will manage all accounting tasks, including month-end close and compliance with GAAP. Join Boom to build a modern, AI-first finance function while enjoying competitive salary and full healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ASC 606 compliance.
• Capability to build automation agents in business contexts.
• Experience with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting operations including monthly close.
• Manage general ledger for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee revenue recognition and contract setup.
• Prepare for the company’s first audit.
• Design AI-driven automation for accounting.
• Evaluate and implement AI-based accounting tools.
• Manage expense and card program operations.
• Collaborate across functions with RevOps and Finance.

Skills

CPA or equivalent experience

5–8 years of progressive accounting experience

Experience leading financial close

Strong understanding of SaaS metrics

Hands-on experience with AI tools

Ability to optimize accounting systems

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Job description

About the job

Our mission

Boom is on a mission to level the playing field for the 110+ million renters in the US by making housing more flexible, affordable, and rewarding. Boom is building a suite of rental financial services for renters and property managers, including tenant screening, rent payment reporting, rent reporting-as-a-service, and a number of integrations with the largest property management systems (PMS). Boom serves renters through the Boom App and property managers via the Boom Platform. Now serving thousands of renters, Boom is led by second-time founder Rob Whiting (ex-BCG, Rubicon). It's backed by investors such as Starting Line, Clocktower Ventures, Gilgamesh Ventures (Petal co-founders), and angels such as William Hockey and Zach Perret (Co-founders of Plaid) and Harry Stebbings. Boom has been profiled by Inman, Business Insider, HousingWire, and more.

Opportunity

Controller

As Controller, you’ll own the accounting and financial operations that keep the company running as we scale to $20M ARR and beyond

You’ll work to automate the accounting tech stack — building A/R agents, A/P agents, and intelligent workflows that eliminate manual work and accelerate insight.

We’re open to two profiles: a Sr. Manager ready to step into a Controller seat and prove themselves through AI-driven execution, or an experienced Controller who is genuinely hungry to go deep on AI — and can show it. Either way, you must be excited about building, not just running, the accounting function.

This role is based in Austin, TX and reports directly to the CFO

What You’ll Do

• Own all aspects of accounting operations, including monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with GAAP and ASC 606.

• Oversee revenue recognition, contract setup, and integration of billing data from Stripe etc.

• Prepare for the company’s first audit for FY2026, ensuring systems and documentation are audit‑ready.

• Design and deploy AI agents for A/R, A/P, and reconciliation workflows — building automations that reduce manual touch points and accelerate the close.

• Evaluate, implement, and maintain automation and AI‑based tools to improve close speed, accuracy, and financial visibility.

• Manage expense and card program operations, including policy enforcement and spend analytics.

• Partner with the CFO on system selection (Transition from QBO to Rillet, Campfire etc.), integration, and rollout of FP&A and reporting platforms.

• Support the development of scalable accounting and finance infrastructure to grow with the business.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with RevOps, Finance, and Go‑To‑Market teams to align processes and data flows.

What You Bring

• CPA or equivalent experience managing audit processes and ASC 606 compliance.

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience in SaaS or technology companies.

• Experience leading or owning a financial close process.

• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics and revenue recognition principles.

• Hands‑on experience with AI tools — you’ve built automations, used AI assistants to accelerate workflows, or deployed agents in a business context.

• Proven ability to implement and optimize accounting systems, integrations, and workflow automations.

• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment with minimal layers.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You’ll build a modern, AI‑first finance function from the ground up alongside an experienced CFO.

• You’ll design and own the automation architecture for A/R, A/P, and the financial close — agents you build will run the business.

• You’ll directly influence how Boom scales efficiently.

• You’ll join a mission‑driven team that values innovation, efficiency, and inclusion.

Benefits of working at Boom

• Competitive salary with stock options

• Full healthcare coverage (health, dental, vision) including 50% coverage for dependents

• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year + 3 sick days + all US federal holidays (11 in total) (note: we think unlimited PTO is BS and causes some employees to feel guilty when they take it)

• Company‑issued laptop/MacBook

• Company‑sponsored training & development

• Regular off‑sites, retreats, and other company‑sponsored events and travel opportunities