Controller

Overview

This role involves owning the accounting function end-to-end and building scalable financial infrastructure for the next stage of growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will partner closely with FP&A, Engineering, Legal, and business leaders across Sales, Product, and Operations.

You will lead and develop a team of 4–8, including the Assistant Controller.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close (30%)

• Shape technical accounting positions as the business evolves
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close across US and Australian entities
• Own consolidated financial statements under US GAAP, including intercompany eliminations and multi-currency consolidation
• Deliver timely, reliable reporting to the CFO, Board, and investors

Audit, Compliance & Controls (25%)

• Own the external audit relationship, driving clean, on-time completions across jurisdictions
• Build audit-ready infrastructure to support future needs such as M&A, PE recapitalization, a debt raise, or an IPO
• Manage sales, use, and property tax compliance across multiple states and internationally
• Ensure compliance with bank covenants and investor reporting requirements

Systems & AI Enablement (20%)

• Reduce manual effort and increase analytical value across close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows
• Lead the accounting technology roadmap, optimizing NetSuite, evaluating AI-native tools, and building automation into close/reconciliation/reporting workflows
• Partner with FP&A, Engineering, and Operations on cross-functional system integration

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership (25%)

• Own the vision for the accounting team and develop leaders including the Assistant Controller
• Serve as a trusted partner to business leaders, translating accounting realities into clear, actionable guidance
• Partner with the CFO on M&A, debt financing, tax strategy, and investor relations
• Collaborate with external tax advisors on provisions, filings, and strategic tax planning
• Support opportunities to grow the function internationally as the organization expands

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Strong US GAAP expertise, including consolidations, intercompany transactions, revenue recognition under ASC 606, and international subsidiary accounting
• Track record of building systems that scale in a high-growth, multi-entity environment
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Active CPA license
• Proficiency with NetSuite and advanced Excel/Google Sheets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a Series B–D company that went through a significant transaction (M&A, PE investment, debt raise, IPO, or similar) and understands what transaction-ready books require under due diligence
• Background in service-based, field operations, or tech-enabled service businesses (e.g., electrical contractors, field service, SaaS, or similar)
• Experience in clean energy, renewables, or sustainability-focused businesses
• Hands-on experience implementing AI tools and automation in accounting workflows
• Audit experience in a Big 4 or national firm environment
• International accounting experience (Australia or other English-speaking jurisdictions)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including bonuses and long-term stock options
• Benefits program for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(k) administration
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all FTE employees (birthing and non-birthing) after 1 year
• Four-week paid sabbatical leave after four years
• Annual learning reimbursement for courses, certifications, or conferences (up to $500 annually)
• Our pay approach includes a starting base salary range for most new hires; annual merit increases can bring total compensation above the initial range
• Performance bonus eligibility up to 20%

Location

• Remote opportunity
• If located in the Seattle area: office space is available in the historic Smith Tower in Pioneer Square
• The role does not offer sponsorship for this position, now or in the future