We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead our core accounting function and strengthen our financial infrastructure and our team as we continue to grow. This is a senior finance leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP while maintaining a robust system of accounting policies, controls, and processes.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can balance strategic oversight with active involvement in day-to-day accounting operations with a strong bent toward people leadership. The Controller will partner closely with cross-functional leaders, support business scalability, and oversee critical functions including month-end close, payroll, indirect taxes, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely periodic financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Lead and manage the month-end and year-end close processes
• Enhance and optimize accounting and financial reporting systems
• Serve as NetSuite System Administrator (strongly preferred)
• Support revenue recognition and customer invoicing processes, ideally within a professional services or consulting environment

Technical Accounting & Controls

• Establish and maintain well-documented accounting policies and procedures
• Research and provide guidance on technical accounting matters related to contracts and business agreements
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
• Ensure alignment between financial systems and evolving business processes

Compliance & Audit

• Lead annual financial audits and coordinate external audit activities
• Oversee the preparation and filing of income tax, gross receipts tax, and sales tax returns
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and reporting requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred)
• CPA strongly preferred; CMA a plus
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally within a small to mid-sized, high-growth organization
• Demonstrated experience managing external audits
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting
• Hands-on ERP experience; NetSuite administration strongly preferred
• Proven ability to effectively lead and develop accounting teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Requirements

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, and leadership teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes are still being built and ambiguity is expected
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to dive into the details while also maintaining strategic oversight
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn, adopt, and optimize new tools and technologies
• Flexible and resilient, with the ability to navigate shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and frequent context switching

Key Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment - energized by constant motion rather than drained by it
• Builds strong relationships and partnerships across the organization, as well as the finance team
• Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and drive continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize effectively.

Other Things We Look For:

• Willingness and ability to work longer hours and outside of traditional office hours as needed to keep timelines on track and communicate with colleagues in multiple time zones
• Flexible and not frustrated by changing priorities, context switching, and tight deadlines
• Demonstrates a regular approach to work that is highly consistent with our company values and company culture
• Ability to work successfully in a low-distraction remote/work-from-home environment.

This position is primarily a work from home position and we consider applicants throughout the United States. We support pay transparency and the On-Target Earnings (OTE - which includes base salary, bonus, and other incentives) range for this position is between $160,000- 200,000 combined plus a suite of employee benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution. Actual compensation can vary based on qualifications, experience, additional incentive opportunities, and geographic pay differentials.