Global Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking a Global Controller to lead and scale accounting and financial operations as the business grows globally across SaaS, payments, multiple entities, and international operations.

Reporting to the CFO, this role oversees the accounting function end-to-end, with responsibility for close, financial reporting, audits, controls, tax, billing, collections, payroll, and finance operations. The position is remote and based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature the global accounting organization to support a larger, more complex business while maintaining accuracy, strong controls, and predictable execution.
• Oversee all aspects of the accounting function, including:
  • Monthly close and financial reporting
  • Global consolidations and multi-entity accounting
  • Internal controls, compliance, and external audits
  • Tax operations and external advisor relationships
  • Billing, collections
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Payroll and related financial operations
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and continuously improve efficiency and predictability.
• Maintain controls, documentation, and processes to keep the organization ready for financing, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Lead teams through recurring revenue and payment-related accounting complexities, including payment settlements, reconciliation, money movement, processing fees, reserves, and financial controls (technical accounting will not be required personally, but teams must be led with high expertise).
• Improve the accounting operating model by creating scalable processes, clear ownership, meaningful metrics, and strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Partner closely with RevOps, Finance Systems, FP&A, and Strategic Finance to deliver timely, reliable financial information that supports business decisions.
• Partner with the Finance Systems team to improve workflows, automation, data quality, and AI-enabled processes that reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve visibility.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including setting priorities, establishing effective operating rhythms, strengthening accountability, and ensuring the team has the structure and capabilities to support ongoing growth.

Requirements

• CPA required.
• 7+ years of experience leading and scaling a controllership or accounting organization within a high-growth technology company.
• Experience supporting businesses with multiple revenue streams, including both SaaS and payments.
• Proven success leading accounting teams across financial reporting, close, audit, controls, tax, payroll, billing, collections, and finance operations.
• Experience operating in multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
• Demonstrated ability to improve scalability, efficiency, and predictability of accounting operations while maintaining strong financial controls.
• Strong executive communication skills and sound judgment as a trusted partner to the CFO.
• Experience developing leaders, building high-performing teams, and creating accountability across the accounting organization.
• Comfortable leveraging systems, automation, data, and AI to improve accounting operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Multiple health/dental coverage options (100% coverage for employee, 50% for family)
• Vision insurance
• Incentive stock options
• 401(k) match of 4%
• PTO: 4 weeks (increases at year two!)
• 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Parental leave:
  • Birthing parent: 16 weeks paid
  • Non-birthing parent: 4 weeks paid
• FSA & HSA options
• Short and long term disability (short term 100% paid)
• Community service funds
• Professional development funds
• Wellbeing fund: $150 quarterly
• Business expense stipend: $125 quarterly
• Mac laptop + new hire equipment stipend
• Fully stocked kitchen with tons of drinks & snacks (BHM only)
• Remote working friendly since 2012

Location

Remote role based in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Notice

This application does not create a contract or offer of employment. Employment is at will.

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