SaaS Finance Controller - GAAP, Close & Controls

Buzz Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzz Solutions is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations. You will oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, partnering with the executive team to drive performance.

You will manage the close process, P2P and A/R, tax filings, multistate nexus, and cash forecasting. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in public accounting (audit), a CPA, and deep SaaS experience to strengthen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license, preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive public accounting (audit) background, ideally with technology or SaaS clients.
• Proven experience owning the full accounting cycle and close process.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal tools.
• Familiarity with SaaS business models and relevant metrics (ARR, ACV, CAC, burn rate).
• Experience supporting fundraising processes and investor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger and fixed assets.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develop and document finance policies and procedures.
• Own full-cycle accounts payable including vendor onboarding, 1099 setup, PO matching, and payments.
• Reconcile AR and AP subledgers to GL and maintain related accruals.
• Establish robust internal controls for audits.
• Prepare GAAP financial statements and monthly management reporting with variances.
• Manage tax filings, sales tax compliance, and multi-state nexus.
• Identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, and short-term forecasting.
• Forecast working capital needs and funding timing.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and resource allocation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Close process ownership

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Buzz Solutions is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations. You will oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, partnering with the executive team to drive performance.

You will manage the close process, P2P and A/R, tax filings, multistate nexus, and cash forecasting. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in public accounting (audit), a CPA, and deep SaaS experience to strengthen