Financial Controller

Femtech Insider Ltd.; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Fertility and family-building support

Home office setup budget

Annual personal development budget

Rewards and recognition programs

Job summary

Gaia, a US-based company, seeks an experienced Financial Controller to own the monthly close, ensure accurate financial statements, and strengthen accounting operations.

You will manage audit readiness, intercompany accounting, and investor reporting while partnering with cross-functional leaders to scale finance in a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• CPA with deep technical accounting expertise and high accuracy.
• Experience managing close processes and audits in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process end to end and ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger integrity with reconciliations and policy adherence.
• Lead audit preparation and manage relationships with auditors and tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and strengthen internal controls.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll accounting, and expense management.
• Analyze monthly operating expenses and budget variances for insights.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership on monthly/quarterly investor reporting.
• Own intercompany accounting and reconciliations where applicable.
• Support tax compliance with external advisors.
• Drive process improvements for efficiency and scalability.
• Transition accounting operations from contractors and legacy processes.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Audit management

Close process ownership

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

CPA certification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Financial Controller

The Role

Gaia is looking for an experienced, highly technical Controller to own and strengthen our core accounting and financial operations as we continue to scale as a US-based company. This is a critical leadership role for someone who is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and brings strong technical accounting judgment in a fast‑paced startup environment.

The Controller will report to the CFO and will be responsible for the integrity of our financials, the monthly close process, audit readiness, and building scalable accounting processes across the business. This role will partner closely with cross‑functional leaders and play a key role in supporting investor reporting, decision‑making, and compliance as we grow.

This is a US‑based role.

Who You Are

You are a CPA with deep technical accounting expertise and high standards for accuracy and quality. You take ownership of your work end to end and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves in a lean environment. You are thoughtful about process, understand the “why” behind accounting decisions, and can balance technical rigor with business pragmatism.

You thrive in ambiguity, enjoy building and improving systems, and are confident pushing back when something is not right. You are organized, deadline‑driven, and comfortable working closely with leadership in a high‑growth company.

What You Will Do

• Own the monthly close process end to end, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting policies

• Lead preparation for annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain strong internal controls

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and expense management

• Review and analyze monthly operating expenses and budget variances, identifying trends, risks, and areas for improvement

• Partner with Finance leadership on financial reporting, including monthly and quarterly investor reporting

• Own intercompany accounting and reconciliations, as applicable

• Support tax compliance and filings in partnership with external advisors

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Product, Tech, People, and other teams to ensure financial accuracy and alignment

• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

• Help transition and stabilize accounting operations from existing contractors and legacy processes

What We Are Looking For

• Active CPA required

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller experience

• Deep technical accounting expertise and strong knowledge of US GAAP

• Proven experience owning the close process and audit management

• High attention to detail with a strong sense of accountability

• Ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on in a startup or high‑growth environment

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly

• Experience working with modern accounting systems (Xero experience a plus)

• Experience with multi-entity or group accounting and consolidations

• Exposure to fintech, lending, insurance, or regulated financial products is a strong plus

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $140,000–$180,000, depending on experience and alignment with the role.

At Gaia, our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to supporting our team’s wellbeing, growth, and long‑term potential.

In addition to a competitive, market‑benchmarked salary, we offer:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage

• Fertility and family‑building support

• A home office or setup budget for new hires

• An annual personal development budget

• Ongoing work on reward and recognition programs to ensure exceptional performance is meaningfully acknowledged

Gaia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all forms. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.