Controller

Overview

This hands-on Controller role owns the integrity, timeliness, and scalability of accounting operations. Reporting to the VP, Accounting, you will lead the day-to-day close, manage US and international audits, support development of scalable pricing, packaging, and billing processes for a multi-channel business, provide senior technical accounting expertise, and build the processes and team needed to stay audit-ready year-round.

The organization welcomes both experienced Controllers and standout Assistant Controllers ready for their first Controller role.

Responsibilities

Close & Financial Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, driving continuous reduction in close cycle time while maintaining accuracy
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analyses; ensure clean, GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Prepare and review financial reporting packages for the board, PE sponsor, and lenders, including covenant compliance

Technical Accounting

• Apply US GAAP to complex SaaS and usage-based transactions, including:
  • ASC 606 (revenue recognition)
  • ASC 340-40 (capitalized commissions)
  • ASC 718 (stock-based compensation)
  • ASC 805 (business combinations)
  • ASC 842 (leases)
• Account for revenue across a multi-channel business (direct, partner and reseller, and marketplace), including principal vs. agent, gross vs. net, and channel incentive considerations
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and accounting policies
• Evaluate the accounting impact of new contracts, pricing models, and strategic transactions, including M&A

Audit & Controls

• Lead the consolidated US audit as primary liaison to the Big 4 auditor; manage PBC lists, timelines, and year-round audit readiness
• Own audits at key international entities, including the UK and Germany
• Design, document, and monitor internal controls with a SOX-readiness mindset and drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors, including sales/use, income, and international

Global Payroll & Compliance

• Review and ensure compliance for US payroll and international Employer of Record (EOR) services across all countries where the organization employs people

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (GL, revenue, AP, payroll, and related functions)
• Set clear expectations, build succession, and foster a culture of ownership and accountability

Systems & Process

• Champion the finance tech stack (NetSuite, Ramp, FloQast), driving automation and efficiency
• Identify and implement process improvements, including AI and automation tooling, to scale without proportional headcount

Pricing, Packaging & Billing

• Serve as a key finance partner in building a pricing, packaging, and billing solution that enables quick launch and offer changes without breaking the close
• Translate new pricing models and channel structures into scalable billing, revenue recognition, and reconciliation processes, working closely with Product, RevOps, and Systems teams
• Ensure billing data flows accurately and consistently from each channel into NetSuite and the financial statements

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Legal, Sales Ops, and HR on forecasting, deal structures, and compensation accounting
• Support finance integration for acquisitions and new entities
• Contribute to the accuracy and understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, churn) alongside GAAP results

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active CPA license
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2-4 years in a Controller role, or a strong Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager ready for a first Controller role
• Strong command of US GAAP, with demonstrated SaaS revenue recognition experience (ASC 606)
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams and supporting external audits
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience
• Experience in a PE-backed company, including sponsor and lender reporting
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Ramp, and FloQast
• Multi-entity and international accounting experience, including foreign currency and local statutory audits
• M&A and purchase accounting experience
• SOX or SOX-readiness experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus up to 10%
• Stock options
• Health and Welfare Plans*
• Life and Disability Plans*
• Retirement Plan*
• Unlimited Flexible Paid Time Off (including your birthday off)
• Benefits for international employees outside the US vary by country

Location

Remote (United States)

Pay Range

160,000 - 180,000 USD per year

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.