Hands-On Startup Controller: Full Financial Ownership

OH.io; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Emhance is hiring a Controller to own the company’s accounting function end to end in a private‑equity style environment. This hands‑on role will manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping, monthly close, payroll coordination, AP/AR, and cash management while building scalable systems and processes as the business scales.

You’ll illuminate financial health for leadership, the board, and investors, with clear dashboards and audit‑ready records; potential ownership of budget and rolling forecast as the

Qualifications

• Own monthly close end‑to‑end and ensure audit‑ready records.
• Strong working knowledge of cash flow management and financial reporting fundamentals.
• Experience building and standing up accounting systems and finance tools in an early‑stage startup.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in PE‑backed, investor‑governed, or multi‑entity environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; CPA or CPA‑track is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day bookkeeping and the monthly close process, ensuring accurate, timely, and audit‑ready financial records
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments, customer invoicing, and collections
• Coordinate payroll processing and ensure compliance with employment tax/reporting requirements
• Own cash flow and burn tracking with a current view of runway
• Own the monthly/quarterly financial reporting package for leadership, board, and investors
• Own the annual budget and rolling forecast process, delivering variance analysis with key drivers
• Stand up accounting/finance systems appropriate for an early‑stage company
• Own revenue recognition and billing operations as the model evolves
• Ensure compliance with tax filings, registrations, and financial recordkeeping; coordinate with external accountants
• Partner with leadership, board, and investors in a PE‑style environment; support fundraising diligence with audit‑ready records
• Support ad hoc financial analysis to inform key business decisions

Skills

Monthly close ownership

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Accounting systems setup

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CPA-track (plus)

Tools

Campfire

Gusto

Deel

Job description

Emhance is hiring a Controller to own the company’s accounting function end to end in a private‑equity style environment. This hands‑on role will manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping, monthly close, payroll coordination, AP/AR, and cash management while building scalable systems and processes as the business scales.

You’ll illuminate financial health for leadership, the board, and investors, with clear dashboards and audit‑ready records; potential ownership of budget and rolling forecast as the