Corporate Controller

Latch; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead their accounting and financial reporting functions. This pivotal role involves enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and proven leadership experience, capable of balancing hands-on execution with big-picture planning. You will be responsible for developing internal controls, managing the accounting team, and providing financial insights that drive growth. Join a dynamic team where innovation is encouraged, and make a significant impact on the company's success.

Benefits

Global Team Collaboration

Career Growth Opportunities

Innovative Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Focus

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience with a CPA license required.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Manage and grow the accounting team while fostering a culture of excellence.
• Lead implementation of scalable financial systems and process automation.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership Experience

Financial Reporting

Compliance Management

Policy Development

Process Optimization

Team Development

Education

CPA License

10+ years of experience in accounting

Tools

Financial Systems

Automation Tools

Job description

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About Us

Latch was founded in NYC a decade ago with a vision to create unparalleled experience for residents through hardware and software. Now after 100+ million locks, we're continuing that vision to transform how people interact with spaces everywhere. With our newly established headquarters in St Louis we are continuing to unify access to spaces, services, and experiences that redefine the way we live, work, and connect.

Latch is a part of DOOR with the mission to enhance the residential living experience with its DOOR app, which brings together products, services, technology, and community to reduce costs for building owners and deliver the living experience residents expect in today’s world. Built on the strong foundation Latch established with its access control and entry systems, the DOOR app is anchored by the Doorman, an AI assistant that combines the technology and unique data of each building to serve timely and relevant information to residents and property managers. From access control to monitoring for leaky toilets and checking the status of amenities and service providers, DOOR supports all the needs of residential living in one, easy-to-use app.

About The Role

Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will lead the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role is pivotal in driving scalable processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and leveraging technology to optimize workflows across the finance team.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker with proven leadership experience in dynamic and fast-paced environments who can balance hands-on execution with big-picture planning. The ideal candidate is passionate about building robust, yet simple and transparent internal controls, maintaining policy compliance, and delivering consistent, reliable financial insights to support strategic decision-making. This role also serves as a trusted advisor and partner to the business, providing financial expertise to drive growth and operational success.

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven leader to shape the accounting function and contribute to the company’s growth and success.

Key Accountability

• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Team Leadership & Development
• Technology / Process Optimizations / Automation
• Policy and Financial Control Execution

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Design and execute a robust but simple and transparent control environment.
• Manage and grow the accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements and other regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing annual audits and quarterly reviews.
• Lead the implementation of scalable financial systems and process automation to support growth and diversification of the business.
• Act as a trusted advisor and business partner, providing financial insights and reporting to support executive decision-making and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Actively licensed CPA
• Prior experience in a public company Corporate Accounting/Reporting
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting experience, including ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively

Preferred Skills

• A mix of public accounting and private company experience is a plus.
• Autonomous work ethic with a team-focused leadership approach.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization and outside vendors, driving initiatives and projects to desired outcomes.

Joining Us Means

• Having teammates all over the world in the US, Argentina, Spain and Romania.
• Collaborating in a fast-paced environment where you can apply what you have learned in new challenges, and, more importantly, grow your career.
• Being encouraged to invent and innovate within your role and working in a company where calculated risk-taking is highly encouraged and thinking outside the box is a must.

We embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all.