Financial Controller - SaaS Startup, Equity & Growth

Empathy

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options
Premium healthcare
Paid time off
401(k) plan with employer match
Annual retreats
Team lunches
Remote employee stipend

Job summary

Empathy in New York, NY is seeking a Financial Controller to enhance compliance and drive financial operations. This role involves managing payroll processing, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring data integrity.

Ideal candidates will have a CPA or be CPA-track, experience in a SaaS environment, and familiarity with expensing platforms. The chosen candidate will also collaborate cross-functionally to support operational excellence, with a salary range of $140,000 to $170,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

  • Must possess CPA or be a CPA-track candidate.
  • Experience in a startup or high-growth environment is required.
  • Familiarity with expense platforms or close software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
  • Maintain the general ledger ensuring data accuracy.
  • Support preparation of internal financial reports.

Skills

CPA or CPA-track
Experience in startup or SaaS environment
Familiarity with expense platforms
Experience with international payroll
Comfort with multi-state tax environments

Job description

Empathy in New York, NY is seeking a Financial Controller to enhance compliance and drive financial operations. This role involves managing payroll processing, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring data integrity.

Ideal candidates will have a CPA or be CPA-track, experience in a SaaS environment, and familiarity with expensing platforms. The chosen candidate will also collaborate cross-functionally to support operational excellence, with a salary range of $140,000 to $170,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

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