Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a Controller in New Jersey to own all accounting operations for a fast-growing startup.

You will drive scalable financial processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and support rapid expansion through cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Legal, and Operations. You will lead end-to-end accounting, manage monthly close and GAAP financial statements, and optimize NetSuite, QuickBooks, Stripe, and Aleph.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years leading month-end close.
• Deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing ERP and billing platforms (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Ramp, Stripe, Aleph).
• Hands‑on approach to implementing scalable workflows in a startup.
• CPA certification strongly preferred; excellent cross‑functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting across AP, AR, billing, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and cash management
• Manage monthly close, GL reconciliations, journal entries, and GAAP financial statements
• Coordinate with external firms for audits, tax filings, and internal controls
• Optimize accounting software and ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks) and billing platforms (Stripe, Aleph)
• Partner with Sales, Legal, and Operations on contracts and revenue recognition workflows
• Oversee bespoke client invoicing, multi-tiered billing, and collections for Fortune 500 clients
• Support strategic FP&A, process improvement, and automation initiatives to scale growth

Skills

Strong communication

Cross‑functional collaboration

Adaptability

GAAP

ASC 606 revenue recognition

ERP systems

Education

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Ramp

Stripe

Aleph

Job description

Controller

Overview
In this Controller role, you will own all accounting operations in a fast-growing startup. You'll drive scalable financial processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and support rapid expansion through cross-functional collaboration. You'll build robust systems for revenue recognition and cash management, partnering with Sales, Legal, and Operations. The position offers meaningful impact by shaping the company's financial backbone in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting across AP, AR, billing, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and cash management
• Manage monthly close, GL reconciliations, journal entries, and GAAP financial statements
• Coordinate with external firms for audits, tax filings, and internal controls
• Optimize accounting software and ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks) and billing platforms (Stripe, Aleph)
• Partner with Sales, Legal, and Operations on contracts and revenue recognition workflowsOversee bespoke client invoicing, multi-tiered billing, and collections for Fortune 500 clients
• Support strategic FP&A, process improvement, and automation initiatives to scale growth

Key requirements

• 7+ years progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years leading accounting processes and month‑end close
• Deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606, and financial reporting standardsExperience managing ERP and billing platforms (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Ramp, Stripe, Aleph)
• Hands‑on approach to implementing scalable workflows in a startup
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• CPA certification strongly preferred

• strong communication
• cross‑functional collaboration
• adaptability
• GAAP
• ASC 606 revenue recognition
• ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Ramp)