Controller / Assistant Controller

Overview

A high-growth sports technology company serving professional leagues, collegiate athletic departments, Olympic programs, and military organizations worldwide is seeking a Controller or Assistant Controller. This role involves leading the accounting function through rapid scaling, ongoing M&A activity, and significant financial milestones.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end monthly close process, identifying and implementing improvements for speed and accuracy
• Lead all accounting workstreams related to M&A activity, including purchase accounting (ASC 805), opening balance sheets, and financial integration across multiple deals
• Manage multi-entity consolidations, multi-currency accounting, and international statutory compliance as the company expands through acquisitions
• Build and enhance internal controls, systems, and processes to support growth and prepare for audits and financing events
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Legal, and leadership to translate complex accounting topics into actionable financial insights
• Develop and grow the accounting team to meet the evolving needs of the business

Requirements

• Active CPA license (mandatory)
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant time in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm strongly preferred)
• Prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller at a SaaS or technology company
• Hands-on experience leading M&A purchase accounting workstreams (ASC 805)
• Strong technical knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 350, multi-entity consolidations, and international accounting
• Experience building or significantly improving internal controls in a scaling company
• Experience managing external audit processes and relationships with auditors
• People management experience, including leading or mentoring accounting teams
• Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with Intacct preferred
• Based in the Eastern Time Zone; this is a fully remote position

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financing events such as Series D+, debt raises, or IPO readiness
• Experience working directly with lenders or investors on reporting and covenant compliance
• Experience integrating financial systems and collaborating closely with FP&A on planning and reporting
• Experience managing international statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000 to $200,000

Location

• Fully remote position; candidate must be located in the Eastern Time Zone