Controller

firstPRO, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 215,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc is seeking a fully remote Corporate Controller to lead the corporate accounting function. You will report to the CFO, manage 4 direct reports and 13–14 indirect reports, and drive the close process, consolidation, and ASC 606 revenue recognition for a subscription software business.

The role requires a national public accounting background (Top 8/Big 4), 8+ years of experience, and an active CPA license. Compensation is $215–$250K base plus 20% bonus, equity, and full benefits.

Qualifications

• National public accounting background (Big4) required.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Experience in Tech or a PE-backed company.
• Active CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the accounting organization with clear roles and accountability.
• Strengthen accounting infrastructure across GL, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and record-to-report processes.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation.
• Own revenue recognition for subscription software under ASC 606, including multi-element contracts.
• Lead audit management from planning through completion with external auditors.
• Direct technical accounting for consolidation, R&D, software capitalization, and acquisitions.
• Prepare for public-company reporting standards, including SEC-style disclosures and controls.
• Partner with FP&A and leadership to separate accounting and financial planning responsibilities and communicate results clearly to executives.

Skills

Public accounting Big4 background

8+ years of experience

Tech or PE-backed experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

CPA license

Job description

My privately held client in the tech industry ($180-220M in annual revenue) is seeking a Corporate Controller. This position is fully remote with almost no travel.

This person will work closely with the CFO and manage 4 direct reports (Corporate Accounting) as well as 13-14 indirect reports in adjacent functions.

Qualified applicants must have the following

• National public accounting background (Top 8 / Big 4 - BDO, Grant Thornton, RSM, Baker Tilly, KPMG, EY, PwC, or Deloitte)
• 8+ years of experience
• Experience in either Tech or a PE backed company
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Compensation is $215-250K + 20% bonus + equity + full benefits

ABOUT THE JOB:

• Build and scale the accounting organization, setting clear roles, expectations, and accountability so the team performs consistently as the company grows.
• Strengthen accounting infrastructure across the general ledger, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and record-to-report processes so each is documented, repeatable, and scalable.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation so financial statements are accurate, timely, and ready for executive, lender, and sponsor review.
• Own revenue recognition for a subscription software business under ASC 606, including multi-element contracts, implementation and services revenue, and contract modifications.
• Lead audit management from planning through completion, partnering with external auditors to deliver a clean audit with no material weaknesses.
• Direct technical accounting for consolidation, R&D and software capitalization, and acquisitions, including purchase accounting and integration of acquired businesses into our systems and processes.
• Prepare the organization for public-company-level reporting standards, including SEC-style disclosures and controls, as ownership and growth plans require.
• Partner with FP&A and leadership to separate and optimize accounting and financial planning responsibilities, and communicate results and risks clearly to executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• Experience with public-company reporting requirements and SEC-style financial disclosures.
• Exposure to IPO preparation, readiness initiatives, or public-company control environments.
• Experience supporting a private equity-backed business through significant growth, acquisitions, and integration initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 100% remote flexibility with the ability to work from anywhere in the United States, subject to company requirements.
• Meaningful leadership opportunity to build and strengthen the accounting function.
• High executive visibility and the ability to influence financial operations and strategic initiatives.
• Growth-oriented environment backed by private equity and focused on continued expansion.
• Opportunity to make an impact by improving processes, developing teams, and building the infrastructure needed for the company's next stage.