Controller

We Do Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

High-quality company off sites

Job summary

A rapidly scaling AI platform in New York is seeking a Controller to lead their accounting operations. This role offers a salary range of $180k to $240k, along with equity options. The ideal candidate comes from a background in AI, SaaS, or B2B and is a CPA qualified accountant, possessing deep knowledge of US GAAP. This is a foundational leadership role with significant ownership, suitable for an experienced accounting leader ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundations in accounting.
• Background in AI, SaaS, or B2B industries.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead all accounting operations.
• Deliver accurate financial statements.
• Lead the annual audit.

Skills

Experienced accounting leader

Strong communicator

Systems minded

Detail oriented

Education

CPA qualified accountant

Tools

Modern finance tools

Job description

This range is provided by We Do Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from We Do Group

Co-Founder | Connecting talented finance professionals across the UK

CONTROLLER

AI TECHNOLOGY SCALE UP

Backed by leading global investors

$180k to $240k + Equity

You must come from AI, SaaS or B2B and be a CPA qualified accountant.

This is essential for the complexity, pace and technical depth of the role.

We Do Group are supporting a rapidly scaling AI platform used by major global professional services firms. The company processes more than 1 billion work activities every year and is transforming how organisations understand and optimise their most valuable resource. Time.

You will be the first Controller, creating the entire accounting function from day 1.

Big scope with real visibility and impact.

The business now has around 180 people, strong financial backing and a technology first culture built for scale.

The role

• Own and lead all accounting operations including general ledger, revenue recognition, AP, AR, payroll and compliance
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Lead the annual audit and manage external audit relationships
• Ensure compliance across federal, state and local reporting
• Implement and improve accounting systems, controls and reporting processes
• Drive automation and efficiency across all accounting workflows
• Work closely with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Partner with Legal, HR and Operations to ensure smooth financial processes

Your profile

• Experienced accounting leader with strong technical foundations
• Background in AI, SaaS or B2B
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP
• Comfortable building processes and reporting from the ground up
• Systems minded with interest in AI, automation and modern finance tools
• Strong communicator able to influence senior stakeholders
• Hands on, detail focused and able to thrive in a fast paced scale up
• Foundational leadership role with real ownership and influence
• High growth AI business backed by global investors
• Strong package including base salary, equity and high quality company off sites
• Clear progression as the business scales towards future ambitions

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Analyst, and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Technology, Information and Media, IT System Custom Software Development, and IT System Data Services

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