Financial Controller

Air Apps; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple hardware ecosystem for work

Annual Bonus

Medical Insurance (vision & dental)

Disability insurance - short and long‑

401k up to 4%

Air Conference – team collaboration &

Transportation budget

Free meals at the hub

Gym membership

Job summary

Air Apps, a fast-growing AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner company, is seeking a Financial Controller in San Francisco. You will own financial reporting, internal controls, and overall accounting operations, ensuring accurate, timely information to guide strategic decisions.

You’ll review closings, manage cash flow, and drive compliance while optimizing ERP tools like Netsuite, Payhawk, and Ramp.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, controlling, or financial management.
• Prior audit experience in a senior role or Big 4 is highly valued, startup/scale-up experience preferred.
• Degree in Accounting, Management, Finance, or related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Chartered Accountant qualification is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial statements, and tax regulations.
• Experience with Excel, Netsuite, Payhawk, Ramp, Oracle, or SAGE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, control and report financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across departments and product lines.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and reporting.
• Oversee internal control systems and ensure regulatory and tax compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial reporting with business goals.
• Manage cash flow, cost control, and ad-hoc financial risk assessments.
• Optimize automation of ERP and accounting tools (Netsuite, Payhawk, Ramp).
• Analyze and report variances, provide insights into financial performance metrics.
• Contribute to business planning with financial insights.
• Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and controls for scalability.

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

Tools

Excel

Netsuite

Payhawk

Ramp

Oracle

SAGE

Job description

About Air Apps

At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal in 2017 and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco, we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.

Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.

Join us on this journey to redefine resource management and change lives along the way.

The Role

As a Financial Controller , you will be a key member of our finance team, taking ownership of financial reporting, internal controls and overall accounting operations. This role is essential for delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information that supports strategic decision-making. You will review financial operations, participate in budgeting and forecasting activities, and compliance processes to ensure our continued growth, finance control and operational efficiency. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, accountability and will play a crucial part in our decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, control and report financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across departments and product lines.




• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reporting.




• Oversee internal control systems and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and tax obligations.




• Collaborate in a fast-moving environment, cross-functionally to align financial reporting and business goals.




• Manage cash flow, cost control, and ad-hoc financial risk assessments.




• Optimize automation of ERP and accounting tools such as Netsuite, Payhawk, Ramp.




• Analyze and report variances, provide insights into financial performance metrics.




• Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives with financial insights.




• Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and controls for scalability and efficiency.

Requirements

• Around 5+ years of experience in accounting, controlling, or financial management.




• Prior experience in a senior audit position or Big 4 firm is highly valued and/or Start-up/Scale-up experience.




• Degree in Accounting, Management, Finance, or a related field (bachelor’s or master’s).




• Chartered Accountant qualification is a strong plus.




• Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial statements, and tax regulations.




• Experience with tools such as Excel, Netsuite, Payhawk, Ramp, Oracle, or SAGE.




• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset.




• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.




• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

What benefits are we offering?

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.




• Annual Bonus.




• Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).




• Disability insurance - short and long-term.




• 401k up to 4% contribution.




• Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.




• Transportation budget




• Free meals at the hub




• Gym membership

Diversity & Inclusion

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.