SaaS Accounting Manager — Build In-House Finance Team

GC AI; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Continuous Development (up to $3,000/​

In-Office Meals

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Home Office Setup

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Relocation Support

Job summary

GC AI, a leading legal AI platform, is seeking a Corporate Controller to own month-end close, build scalable in-house accounting systems, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive financial clarity and operational excellence.

You will manage and evolve the accounting function for a fast-growing SaaS company, reporting to the Corporate Controller and ensuring accuracy across all workflows, with a strong focus on US GAAP, ASC 606, and external audit coordination.

Qualifications

• CPA certification or significant progress toward CPA.
• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
• SaaS industry experience required; AI or high-growth tech a plus.
• Big Four public accounting background is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, month-end processes, and revenue recognition.
• Experience managing accounts receivable and collections.
• Experience working with external accounting firms or auditors.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, including intercompany and FX is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced accounting relationship and move to in-house team.
• Oversee monthly close deliverables: reconciliations, journal entries, revenue schedules, consolidations, variance analyses.
• Maintain high-quality general ledger and ensure US GAAP compliance.
• Oversee accounts receivable end to end: invoicing, cash application, collections, aging, forecasting.
• Own audit processes and required documentation.
• Oversee accounts payable, expense management, vendor onboarding workflows.
• Own SaaS revenue accounting including subscription billing and ASC 606 considerations.
• Maintain accuracy in accounting systems and lead in-house transition as company grows.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, and Customer Success for accurate data flow.
• Build scalable accounting processes and internal controls for growth.

Skills

SaaS accounting

US GAAP

Month-end close

Revenue recognition

Accounts receivable

Audit coordination

Intercompany FX

External auditors

Education

CPA certification

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Ramp

Stripe

Carta

HubSpot

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

GC AI, a leading legal AI platform, is seeking a Corporate Controller to own month-end close, build scalable in-house accounting systems, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive financial clarity and operational excellence.

You will manage and evolve the accounting function for a fast-growing SaaS company, reporting to the Corporate Controller and ensuring accuracy across all workflows, with a strong focus on US GAAP, ASC 606, and external audit coordination.