Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Controller to lead its accounting organization. This role is accountable for the integrity of financial reporting, the effectiveness of the controls environment, the efficiency of accounting operations, and the development of a high-performing remote accounting team.

The role combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership and a continuous improvement mindset. The Controller will build scalable processes, improve automation, and identify opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making across the accounting organization.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation.
• Establish and monitor close metrics, service levels, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver reporting packages and analyses for executive leadership, lenders, and investors.

Technical Accounting & Revenue Recognition

• Own accounting policies and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead revenue accounting and ASC 606 application for a SaaS subscription business.
• Evaluate complex accounting issues, commercial transactions, and new business initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos and documentation.
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, Sales Operations, and Customer Success on contract review and revenue-related matters.

Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Maintain a strong internal control environment and accounting governance framework.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and lender diligence activities.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other consultants.
• Ensure compliance with tax filing requirements, regulatory obligations, and debt covenant reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, treasury, and cash management activities.
• Ensure accounting operations support business growth while maintaining strong controls and data integrity.
• Drive improvements in working capital management and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Finance leadership to improve forecasting accuracy and reporting capabilities.

Systems, Automation & AI

• Serve as the accounting leader for NetSuite, SalesForce, and related financial systems.
• Drive automation initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve close cycle efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled solutions across accounting workflows, including reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting, audit support, transaction coding, and data validation.
• Develop a technology roadmap that improves scalability while maintaining appropriate controls and governance.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed accounting organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and career development plans for team members.

Strategic Support

• Support acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve business processes and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support key business decisions.

Requirements

Position Summary

• The Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serve as the senior leader responsible for corporate accounting operations.
• Owns the monthly close, financial reporting, revenue accounting, audit coordination, internal controls, tax compliance, treasury oversight, and accounting systems management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred; national accounting firm experience also highly valued.
• Experience in a private equity-backed software company.
• Experience supporting debt covenant reporting and lender relationships.
• Experience with acquisitions, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integrations.
• Experience operating in a multi-entity environment.
• Demonstrated success implementing automation and AI solutions within accounting and finance.
• Familiarity with best-of-breed financial close, AP automation, reporting, and planning platforms.

What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)

• Ensure a consistently accurate and timely monthly close process.
• Strengthen and modernize the accounting control environment.
• Improve efficiency through automation and AI-enabled workflows.
• Enhance visibility into accounting operations through metrics and dashboards.
• Develop a high-performing, engaged remote accounting team.
• Establish accounting processes capable of supporting the company’s next stage of growth.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple medical plan options, all covering 100% of in-network preventive care.
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) up to $1,000 annually for family coverage.
• Dental & Vision plans with 100% coverage for routine dental care and $250 vision frame allowance, plus employee-only vision premiums at $0.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 50% company match up to 6% of contributions.
• Generous paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits.
• Flexible PTO, paid holidays, strong work-life balance culture, and Flex Fridays in the summer.
• Mental health & wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and movement and wellness resources.
• Rewards and recognition programs, including peer recognition, awards, and quarterly recognition initiatives.

Location

Remote work may be considered for approved cities the organization can accommodate.

If selected, an offer will be contingent on completing a background check, including a drug screen, criminal record search, and verification of previous employment and/or education.