Controller

Overview

This role involves leading and overseeing the accounting function in a fast-growing organization. You will report to the Director of Finance and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, while building and strengthening processes and infrastructure to support continued growth.

The position is hands-on: you will manage a team of three accounting professionals while actively contributing to day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Accounting leadership & oversight: Own and lead day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent financial reporting.
• Team management & development: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three; set clear expectations, promote accountability, and support continuous improvement.
• Financial reporting: Prepare, review, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Process development & optimization: Build, implement, and refine accounting policies, procedures, and workflows to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support scalable growth.
• Multi-entity accounting: Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, consolidations, and entity-level financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Month-end & year-end close: Own and continually improve month-end and year-end close processes, including timelines, efficiencies, and accuracy.
• Internal controls & compliance: Develop and maintain accounting controls and procedures to ensure integrity of financial information and adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Audit management: Coordinate and support external audits, including preparation of supporting schedules, responding to audit requests, and working with external auditors.
• Financial planning & collaboration: Partner with the Director of Finance and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and improve financial visibility.
• Systems & continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to leverage accounting systems, technology, and automation to streamline workflows and reduce manual processes.
• Strategic growth: Help build the accounting infrastructure needed to support organizational expansion; take on broader responsibilities as the function scales.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Technical skills: Strong technical accounting knowledge, including financial reporting and GAAP.
• Process improvement: Demonstrated ability to build, implement, and improve accounting processes and procedures in a developing organization.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills, including mentoring and holding team members accountable.
• Hands-on capability: Ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day accounting responsibilities.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Execution: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across all levels.
• Ownership: High degree of ownership, accountability, initiative, and sound judgment.
• Efficiency focus: Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical, scalable solutions.
• Technology: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with cloud-based accounting and ERP systems (QuickBooks Online preferred), including financial reporting, account reconciliation, and general ledger tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred (not required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $115,000 to $140,000 (based on experience and location)
• Bonus: Eligibility for a discretionary performance bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision: Employee-only premiums paid at 100%
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Hybrid work flexibility

Location

Open to exceptional talent nationwide, with a strong preference for candidates located in or near New York, Dallas, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.