Global Controller- SaaS Organization

Phyton Talent Advisors; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Phyton Talent Advisors is seeking a Hands-on Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations for a fast-growing, PE-backed international SaaS firm. This is a fully remote role with periodic meetings in the North Jersey/NYC area.

You will oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, GAAP revenue recognition, cash flow, budgeting, audits, and strategic partnering with leadership on financial planning and operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on controllership experience in mid-sized companies, preferably in PE-backed, international SaaS organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of onshore and offshore accountants.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reporting.
• Manage SaaS revenue recognition and GAAP compliance.
• Oversee cash management, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and system efficiencies.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and external advisors.
• Partner with leadership on financial planning and operational initiatives.

Job description

Fast growing international SaaS firm is looking for a Hands-on Controller responsible for leading all accounting and financial operations.

It's a fully remote role, with occasional meetings a couple times per month in the North Jersey/NYC Area

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of onshore and offshore accountants
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reporting
• Manage SaaS revenue recognition and compliance with GAAP
• Oversee cash management, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and system efficiencies
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and external advisors
• Partner with leadership on financial planning and operational initiatives

Qualified candidates must have hands-on, mid-sized company controllership experience at a PE backed, international SaaS organization