Global Controller- SaaS Organization

Phyton Talent Advisors; New York (NY); Remote; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Phyton Talent Advisors is seeking a Hands-on Controller for a fully remote role with periodic meetings in the North Jersey/NYC area. You will lead a diverse accounting team, manage the close process, and deliver accurate financial statements for a PE-backed, international SaaS organization.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, experience with SaaS revenue recognition, and collaboration with leadership on financial planning and operational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on controllership experience in a mid-sized PE-backed SaaS company.
• Experience coordinating audits and tax filings.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting competencies across monthly/quarterly/annual closes.

Responsibilities

• Lead onshore and offshore accounting teams and mentor staff.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports for leadership.
• Oversee SaaS revenue recognition policies and GAAP compliance.
• Manage cash, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and system efficiencies.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and external advisor interactions.
• Partner with leadership on FP&A and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Cash forecasting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

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