Controller

Enthought, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Enthought, Inc. seeks a hands-on Controller to lead global accounting for its US parent and UK/Japan subsidiaries. In a player-coach capacity, you will drive month-end close, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and multi-currency consolidation while mentoring a two-person team.

You will partner with the CFO on systems, controls and strategy, advancing AI-enabled automation across ERP, spend management, and AP tools. A strong GAAP background and experience with multi-entity environments are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or finance (CPA preferred).
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in end-to-end close and 2+ years supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee monthly close for US, UK and Japan entities with multi-currency consolidation (USD/GBP/JPY).
• Maintain general ledger integrity and prepare monthly financial statements per US GAAP.
• Evaluate revenue under ASC 606 for multi-element contracts (fixed-fee, software subscriptions).
• Liaise for annual audits; oversee VAT and state sales tax; coordinate corporate tax filings with advisors.
• Oversee global payroll, treasury, cash forecasting and risk management.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Mentor Staff Accountant and Corporate Services Associate; drive AI/automation initiatives; improve finance systems.

Skills

End-to-end close management

US GAAP

Consolidation (multi-entity)

ASC 606

ASC 830 Foreign Currency

ERP systems

Excel (advanced)

Google Workspace

Automation mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Cloud ERP

Spend management tools

AP automation tools

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

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.