Lead Controller: AI-Powered, Scalable Close

Engine; United States; Hybrid; USD 199,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + equity

Company benefits

Hybrid/remote work

Job summary

Engine is seeking a Controller to elevate its accounting function across multiple entities, driving automation and AI into a lean 5-day close. You will lead the core Accounting leadership team, including Assistant Controller, GL, AR, Payroll, and Tax, reporting to the VP of Accounting.

You’ll raise talent density, simplify processes, push AI, and ensure scalable controls as Engine grows, with opportunities across international expansion and new revenue streams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership in a high-growth environment.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience leading a multi-entity close and ASC 606/842 knowledge is essential.
• Proven ability to drive automation and AI within accounting.

Responsibilities

• Raise the operating bar across Accounting; create clearer accountability and faster decision rights.
• Build a high-performing leadership team and develop managers.
• Scale AI and automation across the close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Modernize the 5-day close; reduce manual work and improve cycle time.
• Make fast, well-reasoned calls with imperfect information; document rationale.
• Drive cross-functional execution with Product, Finance, Tax, Legal, and Sales.
• Prepare Accounting for growth: expand to international operations and new revenue streams.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Automation & AI

Multi-entity close

Technical accounting

Decision making

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Engine is seeking a Controller to elevate its accounting function across multiple entities, driving automation and AI into a lean 5-day close. You will lead the core Accounting leadership team, including Assistant Controller, GL, AR, Payroll, and Tax, reporting to the VP of Accounting.

You’ll raise talent density, simplify processes, push AI, and ensure scalable controls as Engine grows, with opportunities across international expansion and new revenue streams.