Controller

Overview

This role reports to the CFO and is responsible for steering the organization’s financial operations during a period of growth. Responsibilities include financial reporting, leading the accounting team, designing and implementing internal controls, and owning the evolution of accounting processes to support financial health and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting operations across the organization and its subsidiaries
• Manage the month-end close cycle
• Ensure tax compliance
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and ensure accurate, timely financial data
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and support scaling
• Lead audits and manage reconciliations to ensure accuracy
• Manage and optimize the accounting technology stack
• Partner with FP&A to ensure financial systems are integrated and efficient
• Partner with the CFO and FP&A on cost analysis and optimization to identify opportunities in expenditures and costs
• Oversee vendor relationships and ensure compliance with company policies

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, including 4–5 years in a Controller or similar leadership role within a high-growth environment
• CPA certification is preferred
• Proven track record in financial reporting, compliance, and implementing financial controls
• Hands-on experience applying AI or automation (e.g., LLM tools, reconciliation or close-management software, scripting) to accounting workflows
• Experience designing internal controls for automated or AI-assisted processes
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Ramp, Rillet) and Google Sheets & Excel
• Familiarity with financial regulations and reporting requirements, particularly those relevant to startups and IPO preparation
• Proven experience managing and developing direct reports
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset to support decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at a big 4 accounting firm
• Prior experience in a VC-backed startup or D2C company

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Salary + Equity
• Salary range: $165,000 - $185,000
• Employee equity package included as part of the offer, along with additional benefits and perks

Benefits and perks include:

• PTO: Flexible time off; generous paid company holidays and breaks; paid time off to volunteer in your community; monthly friends & family day
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (100% of premiums covered for employees and dependents on medical coverage); mental health support through Spring Health; access to One Medical for primary care
• Financial wellness: Unlimited 1:1 sessions with a UBS financial coach; employer-sponsored 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Additional benefits: Flexible work schedule and hours; family-friendly work environment; up to $1,000 annually in learning & development reimbursement; optional company-sponsored events and travel throughout the year; $500 work from home stipend and Apple accessories

Location

This position is available to candidates residing in the following states only: California (CA), Colorado (CO), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Maryland (MD), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), Pennsylvania (PA), Texas (TX), Vermont (VT), Nevada (NV), Utah (UT)

The organization is remote-first.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through 10/30/26. If the deadline is extended, this posting will be updated.