Senior Controller — GAAP, Revenue & Global Accounting

Surge AI; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge AI seeks a seasoned Controller to own the accounting function end to end as the company scales profitably. You will manage monthly closes, revenue recognition for complex enterprise contracts, and oversee payables, receivables, and payroll across our global workforce.

Build and strengthen internal controls while partnering with the FP&A and Legal teams to ensure compliant, scalable processes. You will lead a hands-on effort to implement scalable accounting systems, collaborate with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience at a high-growth company or equivalent
• CPA strongly preferred with GAAP fluency and ASC 606 experience for enterprise revenue
• Experience with international operations including payroll across jurisdictions
• Builder mentality: able to stand up processes and systems from scratch
• Self-sufficient and resourceful; able to work with minimal hand-holding
• Clear communicator who can explain accounting judgments to non-finance audiences
• Hands-on builder who likes getting into the weeds

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close with faster, cleaner, more automated cycles
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financials with revenue recognition for usage-based and milestone-based contracts
• Own accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and collections at enterprise scale
• Manage accounting for global workforce, including contractor payments and payroll with a PEO
• Design and implement internal controls and strengthen them as we scale
• Coordinate tax compliance with outside advisors (federal, state, international)
• Manage relationships with external accountants and tax advisors; grow the accounting team
• Evaluate and implement scalable accounting systems and tooling
• Partner with FP&A Director on handoffs between actuals and planning for consistent reporting

Skills

CPA

GAAP fluency

ASC 606

International operations

Builder mentality

Self-sufficient

Clear communicator

Hands-on

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Surge AI seeks a seasoned Controller to own the accounting function end to end as the company scales profitably. You will manage monthly closes, revenue recognition for complex enterprise contracts, and oversee payables, receivables, and payroll across our global workforce.

Build and strengthen internal controls while partnering with the FP&A and Legal teams to ensure compliant, scalable processes. You will lead a hands-on effort to implement scalable accounting systems, collaborate with