Senior Finance Controller & Systems Builder

LanceDB Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceDB is seeking a Controller to own the company’s accounting function and build the financial infrastructure required for its next growth phase. You will partner with the Leadership team, GTM and Engineering to ensure reliable close, strong controls, and timely financial information.

This is a core leadership role as the first Controller, with significant ownership to establish processes, systems and team to support-scale LanceDB through fundraising, audits, and potential international

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally at a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
• Proven track record of building accounting functions, systems, processes, and controls from the ground up and scale them as the business grows.
• Strong technical accounting foundation and deep understanding of US GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous and highly collaborative environment.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Legal, People, Operations and executive leadership.
• Experience hiring, developing and managing an accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting operations: Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, and general ledger management.
• Lead financial close and reporting: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules, to deliver accurate and timely financial results for the company.
• Own financial systems and infrastructure: Own and continuously improve the company's financial systems and accounting technology stack, including the ERP and related integrations, with a focus on scalability, accuracy, automation, and efficiency.
• Manage tax and compliance: Oversee corporate income tax, sales/use tax, payroll tax, and other applicable federal, state, and local tax and licensing requirements in partnership with external advisors.
• Scale the accounting function: Prepare the company for increasing financial complexity, including future fundraising, audit requirements, and potential international expansion, by establishing scalable processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure.
• Partner with leadership: Serve as a trusted financial partner to the CFO, executives, and cross-functional leaders, translating accounting and financial issues into clear business implications and actionable recommendations.
• Build and lead the accounting team: Attract, hire, develop, and retain the accounting team as the company scales. Manage our outsourced accounting firm and serve as a hands‑on leader and mentor to the team.

Job description

LanceDB is seeking a Controller to own the company’s accounting function and build the financial infrastructure required for its next growth phase. You will partner with the Leadership team, GTM and Engineering to ensure reliable close, strong controls, and timely financial information.

This is a core leadership role as the first Controller, with significant ownership to establish processes, systems and team to support-scale LanceDB through fundraising, audits, and potential international