Controller

Overview

This role involves building and owning the accounting function for the first time. The organization has a one-person Finance team supported by an outsourced accounting provider. The Controller will bring the function in-house, close out the external audit, lead the conversion to full US GAAP accrual accounting, and own tax and accounting systems work, reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

This is a build-from-scratch position at an early-stage company. Policies, checklists, and internal controls will need to be created, and a small team will grow as transaction volume scales.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close end-to-end and drive it toward a 5-day, fully reconciled, audit-ready close, with nothing aged past 30 days.
• Lead the conversion from mixed cash/accrual to full US GAAP accrual across revenue streams including auctions, the fixed-price exchange, lending and cash advances, and partner revenue.
• Own the chart of accounts and revenue recognition policy.
• Tie GL entries back to the source-of-truth data warehouse and feed revenue postings directly into QuickBooks or a future ERP to eliminate manual month-end revenue posting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, including owning the PBC list, walkthroughs, and close-out of open items.
• Own tax compliance including corporate and fund-level returns, K-1s, state and local filings, 1099s, and the annual R&D credit study; partner with outside tax advisors.
• Own covenant and borrowing-base reporting for an asset-backed credit facility, partnering with the Head of Finance on lender compliance.
• Own day-to-day accounting operations: AP/AR, reconciliations, fixed assets, spend controls, and corporate card and vendor administration.
• Manage the outsourced accounting provider with a mandate to bring more work in-house over time.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on controllership in industry.
• Deep US GAAP knowledge, including direct experience converting a company from cash or mixed-basis accounting to full accrual.
• Proven ownership of an external audit relationship (PBC lists, walkthroughs, sample testing, and auditor communication).
• Experience in a marketplace, fintech, or lending environment, including comfort with principal-vs-agent revenue questions and reserve/receivable accounting.
• Fluency with QuickBooks, a modern spend platform (e.g., Ramp), an HRIS (e.g., Rippling), and enough SQL/BI comfort to tie GL entries back to source data; ideally experience running an integration between a data warehouse and an accounting system.
• Experience managing an outsourced, fractional, or offshore accounting team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Asset-backed lending or covenant/borrowing-base reporting experience.
• Experience preparing a company for institutional fundraising or M&A diligence.

Compensation & Benefits

• 85% coverage for medical, dental, and vision; up to 50% coverage for dependents.
• HSA/FSA available.
• Generous PTO.
• Parental leave at full salary.
• $200/month wellness stipend and $100/month home office stipend.
• Free DoorDash Pass membership.
• 401(k).
• Equity for all full-time employees.

Location

• Fully remote (US).