Senior Controller - SaaS, GAAP & Revenue Recognition

Decision Lens; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Decision Lens seeks a hands-on, technically strong Controller to lead the accounting function and the financial close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and support growth in a PE-backed software and services business serving the federal market. Reports to the CFO and mentors the accounting team.

Location is flexible (remote with Washington, DC area preferred; headquarters in Arlington, VA). Compensation ranges $150,000–$200,000 with eligibility for a bonus; requires ASC 606 expertise, private equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience.
• Deep expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition for SaaS and services-based businesses.
• Experience in a private equity-backed and/or high-growth environment, with sponsor and lender reporting exposure.
• Knowledge of federal government contracting and DCAA/FAR/cost accounting requirements.
• Strong technical accounting, close management, and internal controls background.
• Experience with ERP systems and modern accounting/reporting tools; systems implementation experience a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort operating hands-on in a lean team.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, delivering timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead revenue recognition under ASC 606 for SaaS and services-based arrangements.
• Manage AR, AP, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, and treasury/cash management.
• Track and report SaaS metrics and services utilization/margins for management and sponsor.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for board, lender, and sponsor reporting, including covenant compliance.
• Own the annual audit and tax processes with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Maintain strong internal controls and drive process improvements as the company scales.
• Ensure compliance with federal contracting requirements (DCAA/FAR/cost accounting) as applicable.
• Manage and mentor the accounting team.
• Support FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis with the CFO.
• Support due diligence and integration for future M&A/add-ons.

Skills

Technical accounting

GAAP close

Ledger management

Financial reporting

SaaS + services revenue

Internal controls

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Systems implementation

Job description

Decision Lens seeks a hands-on, technically strong Controller to lead the accounting function and the financial close, GAAP-compliant reporting, and support growth in a PE-backed software and services business serving the federal market. Reports to the CFO and mentors the accounting team.

Location is flexible (remote with Washington, DC area preferred; headquarters in Arlington, VA). Compensation ranges $150,000–$200,000 with eligibility for a bonus; requires ASC 606 expertise, private equity