Controller
Description
Controller
Role Summary
The Controller is a hands-on financial leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial close, internal controls, audit readiness, and public company reporting support. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role partners closely with executive leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, scalable processes, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and public-company requirements.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a Controller who enjoys building, improving, and scaling finance operations in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Close
- Own the end-to-end accounting function, including internal controls, process improvement, and operational planning
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for multi-entity and cross-border operations
- Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
- Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements
- Perform margin, cost, and profitability analysis
- Develop and maintain scalable accounting documentation, policies, and audit-ready processes
Public Company Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for Forms 10-Q and 10-K
- Maintain revenue recognition policies in compliance with ASC 606
- Coordinate external audits, quarterly reviews, and tax filings
- Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls
Consolidations & Technical Accounting
- Prepare consolidated financial statements for multi-entity, cross-border operations
- Support technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, inventory, cost accounting, and emerging accounting standards
Planning, Reporting & Business Partnership
- Prepare monthly and quarterly board and management reporting packages, including financial statements, KPIs, and executive-level insights
- Partner with FP&A and Operations on forecasting, scenario modeling, and pipeline visibility
- Support annual budgeting and long-range financial planning initiatives
Systems & Process Improvement
- Build and maintain scalable accounting policies, workflows, and documentation
- Support the design of long-term finance systems architecture across ERP, billing, and operational platforms
- Drive process efficiencies to support growth, compliance, and cost optimization
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting function
- Manage and support accounting staff, with the opportunity to scale the team over time
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA required
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry
- Experience in a startup, early-stage, or high-growth environment
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and public company reporting requirements
- Experience with SaaS and/or hardware-enabled technology environments preferred
- Inventory and cost accounting experience preferred
- Hands-on ERP experience; NetSuite strongly preferred
