Controller

Overview

An early-stage company focused on improving student mental health is seeking a Controller to establish and lead a scalable accounting function. This role involves building core accounting processes from the ground up, leading ERP system selection and implementation, and creating a financial infrastructure to support audits, fundraising, and multi-state expansion. The Controller will report to the VP of Finance and collaborate with teams across the organization including Business Operations, Data, Revenue Cycle Management, and Operations.

This is a full-time, salaried W2 position with a salary range of $200,000 OTE plus a competitive equity package. The role is remote.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the accounting function:
  • Own month-end close, reconciliations, internal controls, and financial reporting.
  • Design scalable accounting policies and workflows.
  • Transition accounting from an outsourced function to fully in-house.
• Lead ERP selection and implementation:
  • Evaluate and select a modern ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, Intacct, Rillit) in partnership with cross-functional teams.
  • Manage configuration, chart of accounts design, integrations, and process development.
  • Establish an audit-ready financial infrastructure from the outset.
• Manage technical accounting and audit readiness:
  • Lead GAAP-compliant reporting and technical accounting decisions.
  • Prepare the organization for external audits.
  • Oversee documentation, controls, and coordination with auditors and internal teams.
• Hire and develop a small accounting team:
  • Recruit a Staff Accountant shortly after onboarding.
  • Provide mentorship and support team growth.
• Partner across the business:
  • Collaborate with Business Operations and Data teams to align financial reporting with operational metrics.
  • Work with Revenue Cycle Management and Health Plan Operations on payer dynamics, collections, and revenue integrity.
  • Support leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in GAAP accounting.
• Experience leading external audits end-to-end, including planning, auditor coordination, and remediation.
• Significant involvement in ERP selection and implementation, including requirements gathering, system configuration, chart of accounts design, testing, and post-launch operations.
• Proven ability to build or scale accounting processes and workflows from scratch.
• Experience in healthcare or payer-heavy environments such as behavioral health, Medicaid, or fee-for-service, with understanding of bad debt, reimbursement, and revenue cycle complexities.
• Ability to connect accounting operations to broader business outcomes and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex financial topics for non-finance partners and build trust across teams.
• Experience hiring, managing, or mentoring accounting staff with a focus on quality and development.
• Comfortable working in early-stage, ambiguous environments and able to drive work forward without a perfect playbook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern accounting tools and automation technologies, including AI, to improve efficiency and insight.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with on-target earnings of $200,000 plus equity.
• Generous PPO medical, vision, dental, and orthodontic coverage.
• Unlimited and flexible paid time off plus federal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Flexible remote work with regular in-person retreats.
• Annual learning stipend.
• Company-provided laptop.

Location

• Remote position

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, or veteran status. Verification of identity and work authorization will be required as part of the hiring process.