Controller & Director of Finance

Sevaro; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Competitive compensation

Equity participation

Job summary

A rapidly scaling tele-neurology company is seeking a Controller & Director of Finance to lead accounting operations and support IPO readiness. The role involves financial reporting, treasury management, and building scalable systems. Candidates must have an active CPA license and extensive experience in finance, with a strong background in preparing companies for IPOs. Offering a hybrid work arrangement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active CPA license.
• At least 10 years of experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Experience in preparing for IPOs or working with public companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Manage corporate cash flows and banking relationships.
• Prepare the company for IPO readiness alongside the CFO.

Skills

Active CPA license

10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience

Experience preparing a company for IPO readiness

Knowledge of US GAAP

Strong communication skills

Education

CPA license

Tools

ERP/financial systems

Job description

Remote/Hybrid – New York, NY or West Palm Beach, FL (with flexibility)

Position

Controller & Director of Finance

Reports To

Chief Financial Officer & SVP of Strategy

Location

Remote/Hybrid – New York, NY or West Palm Beach, FL (with flexibility)

ABOUT SEVARO

Sevaro is a rapidly scaling, Series B tele-neurology and AI-powered stroke care company. Our mission is to transform access to high-quality neurology services through cutting-edge technology, seamless workflows, and a provider-first culture. With SynapseAI, our proprietary care platform, Sevaro partners with hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver immediate, expert neurological care when patients need it most.

As we continue our rapid growth, we are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Controller & Director of Finance to build and lead the accounting and finance infrastructure that will enable scale, support investor expectations, and position Sevaro for IPO readiness.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Controller & Director of Finance will own all aspects of accounting, controllership, cash/treasury management, and financial operations. This leader will ensure accurate financial reporting, implement scalable systems, and provide strategic insights to support Sevaro’s growth trajectory.

The role requires someone who is both detail-oriented in daily execution and strategic enough to help guide Sevaro through the journey to IPO readiness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Controllership

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, and consolidations.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Manage annual audits, tax filings, and SEC readiness initiatives.

Cash, Treasury & Capital Markets

• Oversee corporate cash management, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.
• Manage daily cash positioning, forecasting, and working capital optimization.
• Implement best practices for treasury operations, including electronic payments, cash pooling, and short-term investments.
• Monitor debt facilities, credit arrangements, and covenant compliance.
• Partner with CFO on capital markets activities including equity fundraising, debt financing, and investor relations.
• Support board and investor reporting related to capital structure, cash runway, and funding strategy.

IPO & Public Company Preparedness

• Partner with CFO to prepare Sevaro for IPO readiness, including systems, reporting, and compliance upgrades.
• Build SEC-compliant reporting processes and internal controls (SOX readiness).
• Lead technical accounting efforts for complex transactions, equity, and revenue recognition.
• Drive audit committee and board reporting frameworks.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning alongside CFO.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Translate financial results into clear reporting for executives, board, and investors.

Systems & Process Leadership

• Implement and optimize enterprise-grade ERP and financial systems.
• Drive automation and scalability in financial workflows.
• Build dashboards and reporting tools for KPIs, revenue growth, and margin management.

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build and mentor a high-performing accounting and finance team.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and HR to align finance with business growth.
• Support M&A integration and new market/service line expansions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Active CPA license (mandatory).
• 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience preparing a company for IPO readiness; public company experience strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, internal controls (SOX), and treasury best practices.
• Proven success managing cash forecasting, liquidity, banking relationships, and capital markets transactions (equity & debt raises).
• Strong track record implementing ERP/financial systems and scaling finance operations.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations, equity accounting, and healthcare/telehealth revenue recognition preferred.
• Ability to balance hands-on execution with executive-level leadership.
• Exceptional communication skills with executives, investors, auditors, and regulators.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven growth environment.

WHY JOIN SEVARO?

• Shape the financial foundation of a healthcare technology company.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership, the board, and top-tier investors.
• Hybrid flexibility, competitive compensation, and meaningful equity participation.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and impact for patients and providers.

AI-powered virtual neurology & intelligent analytics throughout the patient journey.