Controller

Enthought, Inc.; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Enthought, Inc. is seeking a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead global accounting for our US parent and international subsidiaries.

In this player-coach role, you will drive the month-end close, ASC 606 guidance, and multi-currency consolidation while partnering with the CFO on systems, controls, and strategy. You will mentor a small team, apply AI and automation to accounting processes, and own cloud ERP, spend management, and AP automation platforms.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience including 3+ years of end-to-end close management
• 2+ years supervising staff in roles with core technical accounting
• Strong US GAAP knowledge with multi-entity, multi-currency experience (ASC 830, ASC 606)
• Experience with cloud ERP implementations or upgrades and AP automation tools
• Interest in applying AI to accounting with prudent judgment on when human review is essential

Responsabilidades

• Month-End Close & Consolidation for US, UK, and Japan entities with multi-currency consolidation
• Financial Reporting and management reports per US GAAP
• Revenue Recognition under ASC 606 for multi-element contracts
• Audit & Tax coordination with external advisors and audits
• Payroll & Treasury oversight including cash forecasting and risk management
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Process improvement

AI in accounting

US GAAP

Formação académica

Bachelor's/Master's in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Spend management

AP automation

Excel

Google Workspace

Descrição da oferta de emprego

For 25 years, Enthought has worked where science meets technology. We helped pioneer the open-source scientific Python ecosystem, and today we bring that experience to deliver Science-First AI for enterprise R&D. We are trusted by Fortune 500 companies in materials science, chemistry, life sciences, semiconductors and energy to transform their R&D organizations with custom scientific software, AI models and data systems. We are a global team of problem-solvers passionate about advancing scientific discovery and innovation by leveraging AI. Join us!

The Opportunity

Enthought is seeking a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead global accounting for our US parent and our UK and Japan subsidiaries. In this player-coach role, you will personally drive the month-end close and technical accounting, lead a two-person team, and partner with the CFO on systems, controls, and strategy.

You will join a well-established function. Our experienced team delivers a reliable close and clean audits with documented controls and procedures. The opportunity is to build on that foundation, particularly by applying AI and automation thoughtfully to how accounting work gets done.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Accounting Operations

• Month-End Close & Consolidation: Execute and oversee the monthly close for our US, UK and Japan entities, including multi-currency consolidation across USD, GBP and JPY.
• Financial Reporting: Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and prepare monthly financial statements and management reports in accordance with US GAAP.
• Revenue Recognition: Evaluate multi-element client agreements, including fixed-fee projects and software subscriptions, and record revenue in accordance with ASC 606.
• Audit & Tax: Serve as primary liaison for annual financial audits. Oversee VAT and state sales tax, and coordinate corporate tax filings with third-party advisors.
• Payroll & Treasury: Own global payroll oversight, policy and accounting treatment, and support the CFO on treasury, cash forecasting and risk management.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and strengthen our established internal controls and accounting policies.

Leadership, Systems & Automation

• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop our Staff Accountant and Corporate Services Associate.
• AI & Process Improvement: Identify new areas where AI and automation can streamline routine work, and ensure every AI-assisted process remains documented, secure and audit-ready.
• Systems: Own and continuously improve our cloud ERP, spend management and AP automation platform, and related finance systems. Partner with the CFO on selecting and deploying new tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years managing an end-to-end close and 2+ years supervising staff, in roles where you personally performed the core technical accounting.
• Technical Expertise: Strong US GAAP knowledge, with hands-on experience in multi-entity consolidation, ASC 830 foreign currency and ASC 606. UK or Japan accounting exposure is a plus.
• Systems: Advanced, hands-on experience with a mid-market cloud ERP in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment, including configuring the system or leading an implementation or upgrade, and the ability to learn new platforms quickly. Experience with modern spend management and AP automation tools, and advanced Excel skills. Google Workspace experience preferred.
• Operational Mindset: Technical curiosity, strong ownership, and a real interest in applying AI to accounting, paired with sound judgment about where human review is essential.