Strategic Finance Controller for AI & Growth

Nous Research; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nous Research is seeking a Controller who will own accounting and help build the in‑house finance function behind our AI models, infrastructure, and products. You’ll work directly with the Head of Finance to establish systems, reporting, and financial discipline that support the business as it grows.

As one of two people on the finance team, you’ll combine hands‑on accounting ownership with meaningful input in financial and operating decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• 6+ years of accounting and finance experience, including controller-level roles in tech.
• Hands-on ownership of financial close and US GAAP reporting.
• Strong technical accounting judgment and ability to explain financial implications clearly.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Finance on budgets, forecasts, cash planning, and runway.
• Own the financial close, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Own revenue recognition for subscriptions and enterprise contracts.
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules and reconcile billing with the general ledger.
• Lead audit preparation and coordinate tax, payroll, and statutory compliance.
• Support capital raises through financial models and investor diligence.
• Establish clear approval workflows and payment controls.
• Lead the transition from outsourced finance support to internal processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

US GAAP

Financial modeling

Spreadsheet skills

Education

CPA

Tools

QuickBooks

Stripe

Ramp

Job description

Nous Research is seeking a Controller who will own accounting and help build the in‑house finance function behind our AI models, infrastructure, and products. You’ll work directly with the Head of Finance to establish systems, reporting, and financial discipline that support the business as it grows.

As one of two people on the finance team, you’ll combine hands‑on accounting ownership with meaningful input in financial and operating decisions.