Strategic Controller for High-Growth FinOps

StratusGrid; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StratusGrid is seeking a hands-on Controller to own and strengthen our financial operations as we grow. This role suits someone who has worked in startup, high-growth, or PE/VC-backed settings and can manage day-to-day financials while building reporting, processes, and controls to scale.

You’ll work closely with leadership to provide clear visibility into financial performance, handle accounting, close, cash management, forecasting, and compliance, and produce materials for the Board,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience including Controller leadership.
• Experience in a startup/high-growth/PE-backed environment preferred.
• Strong ability to manage finance operations for a growing business with GAAP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial operations including general ledger, month-end close, AP/AR, payroll oversight, and reconciliations.
• Own invoicing, collections, cash flow management, and month-end close with accurate books and clear cash position visibility.
• Prepare financial reporting materials for leadership, Board, investors, and lenders; manage banking relationships and covenants.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Cash management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

StratusGrid is seeking a hands-on Controller to own and strengthen our financial operations as we grow. This role suits someone who has worked in startup, high-growth, or PE/VC-backed settings and can manage day-to-day financials while building reporting, processes, and controls to scale.

You’ll work closely with leadership to provide clear visibility into financial performance, handle accounting, close, cash management, forecasting, and compliance, and produce materials for the Board,