First-Time Controller: Build Finance for AI Scale-Up (Equity)

Ember Search; Connecticut; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Ember Search, a fast-growing AI data company backed by top-tier investors, is hiring its first in-house Controller. You will partner with the CFO to design and build the accounting function from scratch.

Bring the books in-house, establish monthly closes in Campfire, and prepare for the first external audit, building records suitable for investor scrutiny during a major raise. This hands-on role requires 8+ years of accounting experience (Big 4/public), in-house scaling experience, and a track

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience, starting in Big 4 or public accounting.
• In-house experience at a fast-growing, investor-backed company, ideally in data, AI, fintech or software.
• Has reported to a controller who built an accounting function and is now ready to step up as the most senior accountant.
• Track record of building processes, controls and a month-end close from scratch.
• Experience preparing a company for audit, ideally a first-time audit.
• Comfortable working hands-on as an individual contributor.
• Thrives in an intense, fast-moving, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Bring the books in-house from an outside accounting firm and own accounting end to end.
• Build processes, controls and a reliable monthly close on Campfire, a modern AI-native ERP.
• Prepare the company for its first external audit, including rebuilding records from its early years.
• Keep the books accurate and investor-ready ahead of a major institutional raise.
• Give leadership clear, accurate data and help scale internal reporting, controls and investor relations.
• Build a small team as the company grows.

Skills

Accounting

Big 4 experience

In-house accounting

Month-end close

Audit preparation

Investor relations

Tools

Campfire ERP

Job description

Ember Search, a fast-growing AI data company backed by top-tier investors, is hiring its first in-house Controller. You will partner with the CFO to design and build the accounting function from scratch.

Bring the books in-house, establish monthly closes in Campfire, and prepare for the first external audit, building records suitable for investor scrutiny during a major raise. This hands-on role requires 8+ years of accounting experience (Big 4/public), in-house scaling experience, and a track