The Controller will oversee the company’s accounting operations and financial reporting during a period of transition. This role will provide hands‑on leadership of the monthly close, general ledger, financial reporting, cash management, internal controls, and accounting team while partnering closely with the CFO and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close.
- Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll accounting, and cash management.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting.
- Ensure accounting practices comply with US GAAP.
- Manage balance‑sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Oversee SaaS/software revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and related accounting.
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Support ARR, recurring revenue, customer billing, and revenue reporting.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
- Coordinate annual audits and tax‑related activities.
- Work with external CPAs, auditors, banking partners, and other financial advisors.
- Oversee accounting staff and review their work for accuracy and timeliness.
- Evaluate and improve accounting processes and workflows.
- Support ERP/accounting‑system improvements, integrations, and automation.
- Assist with financial due diligence, financing activities, acquisitions, or investor reporting when applicable.
- Provide the CFO with timely analysis of financial results and accounting issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 8–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
- Previous Controller or Assistant Controller experience.
- Experience in software, SaaS, technology, or subscription‑based businesses.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and month‑end close.
- Experience with revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and SaaS metrics.
- ERP experience such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
- CPA preferred.
- Experience working with private equity, venture‑backed, or high‑growth companies is a plus.
Compensation: $55-63/hr
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications.