Financial Controller

MassMutual Ventures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare

Comprehensive paid time off

Flexible parental leave

Stock options

Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with 4% match

Team lunches

Remote employee stipend

Annual retreats

Job summary

MassMutual Ventures in New York is seeking a finance professional to oversee financial closing processes and lead payroll with our PEO partners. The role requires a CPA or CPA-track candidate and offers a salary range of $140,000-$170,000 based on qualifications and experience.

The position includes comprehensive benefits, such as stock options, premium healthcare, and a company-sponsored 401(k) plan. You will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational excellence and support data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Support the preparation of internal financial reports.
• Lead US payroll processing with our PEO.
• Manage state and local tax filings.
• Act as a finance partner to the Employer of Record.
• Support design and analysis of incentive compensation plans.
• Collaborate on Salesforce-related processes.
• Analyze performance metrics with Marketing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for operational excellence.

Skills

CPA or CPA-track candidate

Experience in a startup, high-growth, or SaaS environment

Familiarity with expense platforms or close software

Experience with international payroll or working with global EOR/PEO partners

Comfort with multi-state tax environments and evolving compliance needs

Job description

In this role you will

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data across departments.
• Support the preparation of internal financial reports, forecasting processes, and variance analyses.
• Lead US payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runs, in coordination with our PEO and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with our PEO on all finance-related matters, including benefits reporting, payroll adjustments, and compliance.
• Manage state and local tax filings and registrations where self-service is required.
• Act as a finance partner to our Employer of Record (EOR) and other external providers supporting our global workforce.
• Support the design, administration, and analysis of incentive compensation plans across multiple functions, including Sales, Customer Success, and other GTM teams.
• Partner closely with RevOps and business stakeholders on Salesforce-related processes, data quality, reporting, and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with Marketing to analyze performance metrics, campaign effectiveness, ROI, and key business KPIs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, People, Revenue, RevOps, and Marketing teams to support data-driven decision making and operational excellence.

Requirements

• CPA or CPA-track candidate
• Experience in a startup, high-growth, or SaaS environment
• Familiarity with expense platforms or close software
• Experience with international payroll or working with global EOR/PEO partners
• Comfort with multi-state tax environments and evolving compliance needs

Benefits

The salary for this position ranges between $140,000-$170,000. This is decided based on many factors, including but not limited to: skills, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, we are proud to offer stock options in the company and a competitive benefits package.

To support our employees, we offer comprehensive benefits both in and out of the office. These include premium healthcare, comprehensive paid time off, and flexible parental leave. Our bereavement care includes premium access to the Empathy platform and support for employees and their families. We support financial wellness with a company-sponsored 401(k) plan and up to a 4% employer match, along with competitive stock options. With annual retreats, team lunches for our NYC office, and a remote employee stipend, we prioritize spending time together and investing in our people. We hope you will want to join our exceptional team!