Controller: Build Scalable Finance for AI SaaS

LanceDB; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceDB seeks a Controller to own the company’s accounting function and build the financial infrastructure needed for the next growth stage. You’ll partner with the Leadership team, GTM and Engineering to deliver a reliable close, strong controls, and timely financial information.

As the first Controller, you’ll establish processes, systems and a team, driving scalability, accuracy, and strategic finance across the organization to support fundraising, audits and international expansion.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally at a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
• Proven track record of building accounting functions, systems, processes, and controls from the ground up and scale them as the business grows.
• Strong technical accounting foundation and deep understanding of US GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous and highly collaborative environment.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Legal, People, Operations and executive leadership.
• Experience hiring, developing and managing an accounting team.
• Passion for building strong foundations and relationships that enable a company to scale.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting operations: Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, and general ledger management.
• Lead financial close and reporting: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules, to deliver accurate and timely financial results for the company.
• Own financial systems and infrastructure: Own and continuously improve the company's financial systems and accounting technology stack, including the ERP and related integrations, with a focus on scalability, accuracy, automation, and efficiency.
• Manage tax and compliance: Oversee corporate income tax, sales/use tax, payroll tax, and other applicable federal, state, and local tax and licensing requirements in partnership with external advisors.
• Scale the accounting function: Prepare the company for increasing financial complexity, including future fundraising, audit requirements, and potential international expansion, by establishing scalable processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure.
• Partner with leadership: Serve as a trusted financial partner to the CFO, executives, and cross-functional leaders, translating accounting and financial issues into clear business implications and actionable recommendations.
• Build and lead the accounting team: Attract, hire, develop, and retain the accounting team as the company scales. Manage our outsourced accounting firm and serve as a hands-on leader and mentor to the team.

Skills

Accounting leadership

US GAAP

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

ERP systems

Education

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

LanceDB seeks a Controller to own the company’s accounting function and build the financial infrastructure needed for the next growth stage. You’ll partner with the Leadership team, GTM and Engineering to deliver a reliable close, strong controls, and timely financial information.

As the first Controller, you’ll establish processes, systems and a team, driving scalability, accuracy, and strategic finance across the organization to support fundraising, audits and international expansion.