Controller & AI-Powered Finance Leader

Engrain; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and benefits

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Dog-friendly office

401(k) match

Grow475 stipend

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Engrain, a Colorado-based proptech leader, seeks a Controller to lead accounting operations and scale the finance function. You will manage a seven-person team, own close, reporting, billing, payroll, and controls, and partner with executives to translate growth priorities into scalable financial capabilities.

This hybrid Colorado role requires a CPA and 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including SaaS, with expertise in NetSuite and Salesforce, strong GAAP knowledge, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller experience, preferably in SaaS/software.
• 3+ years managing and developing accounting or finance teams.
• Demonstrated experience scaling accounting processes, systems, and controls in a growth-stage company.
• Process-engineering mindset with a track record of simplifying, automating, integrating, or eliminating manual workflows.
• Practical AI and automation fluency, including experience or demonstrated aptitude with generative AI, agents, workflow automation, and intelligent financial tools.
• Strong judgment regarding where automation ends and human oversight, financial controls, compliance, privacy, and audit-ability begin.
• NetSuite and Salesforce experience required; Workato or similar integration-platform experience strongly desired.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and advanced analytical capabilities.
• Experience with AI-enabled finance, analytics, automation, or agent-building platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounting: Oversee reporting, close, billing, AP/AR, payroll, treasury, general ledger, tax, and revenue recognition.
• Modernize Finance: Redesign workflows using AI, agents, automation, and systems integration to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scale.
• Automate Routine Work: Apply technology to reconciliations, transaction review, billing, collections, reporting, data validation, and other repeatable processes—shifting human attention toward exceptions, judgment, and higher-risk activities.
• Accelerate Close & Reporting: Improve close speed and accuracy while delivering timely financial insights that support better business decisions.
• Strengthen Systems & Controls: Improve interoperability across NetSuite, Salesforce, and adjacent platforms while maintaining strong controls, data governance, auditability, and responsible AI practices.
• Lead & Develop the Team: Build a high-performing accounting organization and develop the team’s capabilities with emerging AI and automation tools.
• Partner with the Business: Advise leaders on accounting and financial matters and translate growth priorities into scalable financial capabilities.
• Manage Compliance & External Partners: Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies while leading relationships with auditors and other financial partners.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Automation & AI fluency

Strong communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Workato

Job description

Engrain, a Colorado-based proptech leader, seeks a Controller to lead accounting operations and scale the finance function. You will manage a seven-person team, own close, reporting, billing, payroll, and controls, and partner with executives to translate growth priorities into scalable financial capabilities.

This hybrid Colorado role requires a CPA and 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including SaaS, with expertise in NetSuite and Salesforce, strong GAAP knowledge, and the