Senior Controller - SaaS Finance Leader (Unlimited PTO)

Buzz Solutions; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Contributions

Unlimited Paid Time Off

STD/LTD

Job summary

Buzz Solutions seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations in Palo Alto, CA. You will oversee GAAP reporting, close processes, budgeting, internal controls, and financial risk management while partnering with the executive team to drive performance.

Ideal candidate has CPA, 8+ years in public accounting or tech/SaaS, full-cycle accounting expertise, and familiarity with ARR/ACV metrics. This role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

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 all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, and fixed assets.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Establish and document policies, procedures, and best practices for the finance function.
• Own the full-cycle accounts payable process: vendor onboarding and W-9/1099 setup, purchase-order and invoice matching, GL coding, approval routing, payment runs, and vendor reconciliations and inquiries.
• Reconcile the AR and AP subledgers to the general ledger each period and maintain the related accrual and allowance estimates, including the allowance for credit losses.
• Build and maintain robust internal controls to support future audit cycles and diligence processes
• Prepare timely, accurate GAAP financial statements and the monthly management reporting package, with variance analysis against budget and prior period.
• Manage tax filings, sales tax compliance, and multi-state nexus considerations
• Proactively identify compliance risks and implement corrective measures
• Own cash management, bank reconciliations, and short-term cash forecasting.
• Forecast working-capital needs and time funding and disbursements against the cash position.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and resource allocation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Cash management

Variance analysis

Budgeting

SaaS metrics

Fundraising support

Forecasting cash flow

ARR/ACV metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance

CPA license

Job description

Buzz Solutions seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations in Palo Alto, CA. You will oversee GAAP reporting, close processes, budgeting, internal controls, and financial risk management while partnering with the executive team to drive performance.

Ideal candidate has CPA, 8+ years in public accounting or tech/SaaS, full-cycle accounting expertise, and familiarity with ARR/ACV metrics. This role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.