Controller

Overview

This role involves leading the organization’s accounting function as a strategic, hands-on Controller. You will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, drive efficient accounting operations, and develop a high-performing remote accounting team.

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 the 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA license.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience serving as Controller or Assistant Controller in a software, SaaS, or technology-enabled company.
• Experience with organizations generating $100 million+ in annual revenue.
• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Deep understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Experience leading external audits and maintaining audit-ready processes.
• Experience managing and developing remote accounting teams.
• Advanced experience with NetSuite ERP.
• Proven ability to build scalable accounting processes and controls.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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, and Flex Fridays in the summer.
• Mental health & wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), movement and wellness resources.
• Rewards and recognition programs, including peer recognition, awards, and quarterly recognition initiatives.

Location

• Remote based, United States.
• Remote employees will be considered for approved cities the employer can accommodate.

Additional Information

If selected, you will be asked to complete a background check, which includes a drug screen, criminal record search, and verification of previous employment and/or education.