Senior Accountant / Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Senior Accountant/Controller to own day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for either:

• a strong Senior Accountant ready to grow into a Controller-level position, or
• an experienced Controller comfortable staying hands-on with daily accounting work.

Responsibilities span the full accounting cycle, month-end close, audit support, and revenue recognition for SaaS and professional services. The role also includes ownership of the organization’s NetSuite ERP system.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Own the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and monthly/annual close
• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close in NetSuite, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare accurate, timely U.S. GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules for the CFO, executive team, board, investors, and lender reporting
• Apply ASC 606 revenue recognition to SaaS subscriptions, professional services, and multi-year contracts, and maintain deferred revenue schedules
• Maintain the close calendar and checklist and work to shorten the close timeline over time
• Serve as the primary in-house owner of the NetSuite ERP system

Billing, Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time, including subscription renewals, services, and milestone billing
• Own the AR aging and collections process, following up directly with customers and partnering with Sales and Customer Success to resolve past-due balances
• Apply cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and maintain clean customer and contract data
• Provide visibility into expected collections to support cash flow forecasting

Accounts Payable, Payroll & Cash

• Oversee accounts payable, including vendor setup, invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs
• Review and record payroll and benefits activity, and support payroll processes across entities
• Monitor daily cash activity and complete timely bank and credit card reconciliations

NetSuite & Process Improvement

• Serve as the in-house NetSuite expert for accounting, billing, AR, and reporting workflows
• Troubleshoot issues, build saved searches and reports, and coordinate with outside consultants on configuration as needed
• Identify manual processes and implement automation and controls that help the finance function scale

Audit, Compliance & Analysis

• Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual external audit and serve as a primary point of contact for the audit team
• Maintain internal controls and documented accounting policies and procedures
• Support sales tax, 1099, and other compliance filings in coordination with outside advisors
• Support the CFO with budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, board materials, and integration support for acquired businesses

Requirements

• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience; ideally including time in public accounting and in-house at a small or mid-sized company
• NetSuite experience required, with comfort working in NetSuite day-to-day (journal entries, invoicing, AR, reconciliations, and reporting)
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and a track record of closing the books accurately and on time
• SaaS or subscription revenue experience and familiarity with ASC 606 are a strong plus
• Willingness to work across the full finance function, from technical accounting to billing, collections, and AP
• Advanced Excel skills, strong analytical ability, and exceptional attention to detail
• Clear, professional communicator comfortable contacting customers about past-due invoices and working with executives, auditors, and cross-functional partners
• Eager, self-motivated, and curious, with a genuine desire to learn the business and grow into greater responsibility

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salary range: $105k–$135k (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, LTD, STD insurances
• 401k/retirement plan with matching contributions

Location

Fully remote position open to candidates located in the United States.