Controller

Nous Research; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Nous Research is seeking a senior finance leader to own the monthly, quarterly and annual close, transition accounting from external providers, and drive US GAAP reporting with rigorous controls.

You will partner with Product and Engineering on pricing decisions and build scalable processes across billing, payments, and expense management, while guiding budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Active CPA credential is required.
• 6+ years of accounting/finance experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Hands-on ownership of close, US GAAP reporting, reconciliations and audit prep.
• Strong accounting judgment and ability to explain financial implications to non-finance
• Strong spreadsheet and financial modeling skills; able to build decision-support models.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Stripe, Ramp or similar systems.
• Willingness to handle day-to-day accounting while building scalable processes.
• Ability to work independently and with a small team in US time zones.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly and annual close with deadlines, reconciliations and statements.
• Lead transition of accounting from external providers to internal finance team.
• Prepare financial statements per US GAAP; document policies and judgments.
• Manage AP/AR, vendor payments, billing, collections and reconciliations.
• Oversee cash accounting and collaborate on cash forecasting and working capital.
• Coordinate tax preparation and compliance with external advisors.
• Build internal controls around spending, approvals, payments and access.
• Prepare for audits and liaise with external accountants/auditors.
• Develop reporting on revenue, expenses, variances and drivers.
• Partner with Product/Engineering on pricing, margins and product investment decisions.
• Improve systems connecting ledger, billing, payments and expense management.
• Contribute to budgets, forecasts and financial models with reliable data.

Skills

CPA

US GAAP

Close ownership

Financial reporting

Accounting systems

Cash forecasting

Audit preparation

Pricing & product economics

SaaS experience

Billing & payments

Education

CPA credential

Tools

QuickBooks

Stripe

Ramp

Job description

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close. Build a repeatable process with clear deadlines, accurate reconciliations and financial statements the business can rely on.
• Lead the transition of accounting responsibilities from external providers to the internal finance team, preserving continuity and establishing clear ownership.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. Own accounting policies, document significant judgments and keep the supporting records organized and current.
• Run accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor payments, customer billing, collections and the reconciliation of activity across accounting and payment systems.
• Own day-to-day cash accounting and visibility. Partner with the Head of Finance on cash forecasting, working capital and upcoming obligations.
• Coordinate tax preparation and compliance with external advisers, ensuring accurate records, timely filings and clear accountability.
• Build practical financial controls around spending, approvals, payments and access to financial systems.
• Own audit preparation and coordinate with external accountants and auditors. Maintain schedules and documentation that make the business ready for review.
• Develop reporting that explains business performance, including revenue, expenses, budget variances and the drivers behind them.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to evaluate pricing, product economics and business models. Translate technical and operating decisions into clear financial implications.
• Improve the systems and workflows connecting the ledger, billing, payments and expense management. Automate recurring work where it improves accuracy and gives the team time back.
• Work with the Head of Finance on budgets, forecasts and financial models, connecting reliable accounting data to operating decisions.

Qualifications

• An active CPA credential.
• 6+ years of accounting and finance experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller experience in technology.
• Hands-on ownership of the close, US GAAP reporting, account reconciliations and audit preparation.
• Strong technical accounting judgment and the ability to explain financial implications to people outside finance.
• Strong spreadsheet and financial modeling skills, with the ability to build models that support practical business decisions.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Stripe, Ramp or comparable accounting, billing and spend management systems.
• Willingness to handle day-to-day accounting work while building the processes and systems that help the function scale.
• The ability to prioritize independently, follow through on details and work closely with a small team.
• Availability to work in US time zones.

Preferred

• Controller or broader finance experience at a SaaS company.
• Experience bringing accounting in-house or managing a transition from an outsourced provider.
• Experience with subscription or usage-based revenue models, including the connection between billing, revenue recognition and reporting.
• Experience partnering with Product and Engineering on pricing, margins or product investment decisions.
• Experience building a finance function at an early-stage or fast-growing technology company.
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