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
- 5-7 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.
