Corporate Controller

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead and scale our accounting and financial operations in a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong technical accounting background, experience in SaaS or technology, and familiarity with private equity reporting and lender compliance. This role will be instrumental in building a highly reliable accounting and finance function, working with shared services, and build a team to cater to the existing work environment and future growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting Operations & Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities
• Validate monthly license revenue and recognition for other revenue types in accordance with ASC 606
• Prepare journal entries for expense accruals, depreciation/amortization, re-allocations, deferred rent, and more
• Perform detailed reviews of the General Ledger and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Validate subscription, unit, and service revenue and make necessary adjustments
• Act as Finance approver for all employee expense reports via Concur
• Manage AR aging and collaborate with Client Success to resolve overdue invoices and determine quarterly allowance adjustments
• Oversee cash management for domestic and foreign bank accounts, including weekly payment approvals and monthly reconciliations
• Monitor banking covenants for compliance and prepare lender reporting packages
• Coordinate annual audits across jurisdictions (U.S., U.K., Netherlands), and support tax and audit preparation with external advisors

Strategic Finance Support

• Prepare standard weekly, monthly and quarterly investor reporting
• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including M&A due diligence, international expansion, and system implementations
• Recommend, document, and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Research and resolve accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP

Systems & Process Improvement

• Administer the accounting tech stack including ERP, billing, and AP (Sage Intacct, Maxio, Tipalti)
• Lead projects to increase efficiency and automation of accounting operations
• Assess and improve ERP systems and financial tech tools to support scale and growth
• File monthly sales tax returns in nexus states and ensure compliance with all jurisdictional requirements, including Secretary of State filings.
• Team Leadership & Culture
• Mentor and develop accounting team members
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; MBA or advanced degree a plus
• 3 to 5 years total accounting experience, in an accounting leadership role (Controller or Assistant Controller)
• SaaS or tech industry experience preferred; strong understanding of ASC 606 and deferred revenue
• Experience in private equity-backed environments and working with lender covenants
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, and audit readiness
• Very strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Roll up the sleeves and get the work done kind of attitude
• Nightshift schedule