Controller

SynthBee, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SynthBee, Inc. in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking a Financial Controller who will own the accounting close, internal controls, compliance, and reporting to support a fast-growing startup. You’ll build a scalable financial backbone and partner with the SVP, Finance to provide a single source of truth for the company.

The role requires US GAAP expertise, ERP experience (NetSuite, QuickBooks), and a disciplined approach to controls, audits, and regulatory compliance. In-person work is required at HQ.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Hands-on ownership of the full accounting close process.
• Experience designing internal controls, audits, tax, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with modern ERP platforms and scalable financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle: GL, month-end, year-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Establish GAAP-compliant policies and scalable procedures.
• Manage AP/AR, payroll accounting, and expense workflows.
• Design and enforce internal controls; coordinate tax filings and audits.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and board reports.
• Optimize the accounting/finance tech stack and manage cash flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with sensitive information

Ability to build structure inambiguity

CPA is a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA certification preferred

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

ABOUT SYNTHBEE

SynthBee was founded to build safe, scalable, and reliable Collaborative Intelligence to amplify human innovation. We apply our novel computing intelligence platform to complex, mission-critical systems across healthcare, defense, aerospace, automotive, robotics, security, climate, and more—for customers who demand reliability, transparency, and ethics above all.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Financial Controller, you are the steward of SynthBee's financial foundation - translating day-to-day accounting into a clean, consistent source of truth the whole company can build on. Reporting to the SVP, Finance, you'll own the accounting close, internal controls, compliance, and reporting that keep an early-stage company running with precision.

You'll be building the financial backbone for a company creating the future of collaborative intelligence, thinking as much like an operator as an accountant - setting up the systems, rigor, and discipline that let us scale with confidence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Accounting & Close

• Own the full accounting cycle: general ledger, month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations, delivering accurate, timely financials every period.
• Establish and maintain GAAP-compliant accounting policies and procedures that scale with a fast-growing startup.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and expense workflows with care and precision.

Controls & Compliance

• Design and enforce internal controls that safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Manage tax filings, audits, and regulatory compliance in partnership with external accountants, auditors, and advisors.
• Serve as SynthBee's subject matter expert on accounting standards, revenue recognition, and financial compliance requirements.

Reporting & Systems

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and board-ready reporting packages for the SVP, Finance and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Own and continuously optimize our accounting and finance tech stack, ensuring data integrity at every touchpoint.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury operations to keep the company liquid and informed.

Partnership & Performance

• Partner with FP&A to reconcile actuals to budget and give leadership a clear, reliable view of financial performance.
• Collaborate with People and IT on payroll, equity administration, and cross-functional finance processes.
• Performance in this role is measured against established OKRs co-created with the SVP, Finance and aligned with SynthBee's Mission Control Operations.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including a blend of public accounting and in-house or startup environments.
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and hands-on ownership of the full accounting close.
• Expertise with modern accounting and ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks or similar) and a knack for building scalable financial systems.
• Experience designing and operating internal controls, and managing audits, tax, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and discretion, especially when handling sensitive financial information.
• The ability to build structure in ambiguity without losing warmth or perspective. A CPA is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time, in-person role at SynthBee HQ in Pembroke Pines, FL, Monday through Friday. The role requires extended periods of computer use, research, and code development. Our office is a dynamic, high-energy environment built for the kind of deep collaboration and creative problem-solving that thrives in person. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the ADA. Please refer to the BeeKeeper's Guide for details.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

SynthBee is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off.