Controller

Overview

The organization is hiring a Controller to lead the accounting function. This is a player-coach role responsible for the integrity of the books and financial reporting, as well as building and mentoring a small accounting team.

Responsibilities span accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance, with a strong focus on using AI and automation to compress close timelines and streamline AP/AR and expense workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and manage a team of 1–3 accounting professionals (build, coach, and develop).
• Own day-to-day accounting operations.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve operations and reduce risk as the organization scales.
• Serve as the organization’s subject-matter expert on technical accounting.
• Own a fast, reliable month-end close and continuously make it faster with AI.
  • Drive an accurate, scalable, and increasingly automated monthly, quarterly, and year-end close that meets deadlines.
  • Automate reconciliations, flux/variance analysis, journal entry preparation, and close checklists to shorten the close while strengthening accuracy and audit trails.
  • Ensure monthly financials comply with U.S. GAAP and are audit-ready.
• Modernize accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and expense workflows.
  • Own AP, AR, and expense management end-to-end.
  • Introduce AI-enabled automation for invoice capture and coding, collections, expense review, and anomaly/exception detection.
  • Reduce manual touchpoints, improve cash cycle times, and improve the employee experience.
  • Continuously evaluate whether current systems support scalable, sustainable processes.
• Deliver financial reporting and insight.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and the monthly reporting package.
  • Provide clear, timely insight to leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Own revenue recognition and technical accounting.
  • Own all activities related to revenue recognition (ASC 606), including policy, technical memos, and execution.
  • Research and document accounting positions for new and complex transactions.
• Lead audit readiness.
  • Build relationships with external audit partners.
  • Establish and maintain technical memos, accounting policies, and internal controls needed to execute a successful audit.
  • Manage the audit process end-to-end.
• Manage payroll, tax, treasury, and compliance.
  • Partner with People to execute timely and accurate payroll.
  • Coordinate with third-party providers on federal, state, payroll, and sales tax return preparation and filing.
  • Oversee treasury and cash management: monitor balances, forecast cash needs, and optimize cash utilization.
  • Own insurance programs and renewals.
• Partner across the business.
  • Collaborate with Finance/FP&A, People, Legal, and functional leaders to ensure contracts and transactions align with budgets and guide decisions with sound financial data.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred (MBA a plus).
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), financial reporting, audit, and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience owning or leading a full audit.
• Track record using AI, automation, and modern accounting tools to drive efficiency (e.g., automating close tasks, reconciliations, AP/AR, or expense processes).
• Experience selecting, implementing, and managing accounting systems and integrations.
• Strong people leadership experience building, coaching, or mentoring accountants.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, including translating financial information for non-finance partners.
• Hands-on, self-directed approach; thrives in a fast-paced environment and pays close attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling an accounting function through rapid growth or a first audit.
• Familiarity with treasury/cash management and budget review.
• Exposure to fresh food, retail, supply chain, or marketplace business models.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary band: $199,000 - $270,000 per year + meaningful early-stage equity + benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family (majority of premiums covered).
• Dedicated mental health support and counseling services.
• 401(k) program with a generous match.
• Equity for U.S. employees.
• Home office stipend and flexible workspace access.
• Annual professional development budget.
• Monthly stipends for wellness/lifestyle and telecommunications.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Full-time U.S. employees are eligible for these benefits.

Location

Remote options are available for full-time U.S. employees who reside in one of the following states: AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MT, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OR, PA, TX, WA, UT, VA, WI.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.