About the roleWe are looking for a hands-on Controller to own the integrity, timeliness, and scalability of our accounting operations. Reporting to the VP, Accounting, you will lead the day-to-day close, manage our US and international audits, help us build a scalable pricing, packaging, and billing engine for our multi-channel business, serve as a senior technical accounting resource, and build the processes and team that keep us audit-ready year-round, not just at year-end. This is a role for someone with technical depth, sound business judgment, and a bias for building. We welcome both experienced Controllers and standout Assistant Controllers ready to step into their first Controller role.
What you'll doClose & Financial Reporting- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, driving continuous reduction in close cycle time while maintaining accuracy
- Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analyses; ensure clean, GAAP-compliant financial statements
- Prepare and review financial reporting packages for the board, PE sponsor, and lenders, including covenant compliance
Technical Accounting - Apply US GAAP to complex SaaS and usage-based transactions, including ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 340-40 (capitalized commissions), ASC 718 (stock-based compensation), ASC 805 (business combinations), and ASC 842 (leases)
- Account for revenue across our multi-channel business (direct, partner and reseller, and marketplace), including principal vs. agent, gross vs. net, and channel incentive considerations
- Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and accounting policies
- Evaluate the accounting impact of new contracts, pricing models, and strategic transactions, including M&A
Audit & Controls - Lead the consolidated US audit as primary liaison to our Big 4 auditor; manage PBC lists, timelines, and year-round audit readiness
- Own audits at key international entities, including the UK and Germany
- Design, document, and monitor internal controls with a SOX-readiness mindset and drive continuous improvement
- Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors, including sales/use, income, and international
Global Payroll & Compliance - Review and ensure compliance for US payroll and international Employer of Record (EOR) services across all countries where Nerdio employs people
Team Leadership - Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (GL, revenue, AP, payroll, and related functions)
- Set clear expectations, build succession, and foster a culture of ownership and accountability
Systems & Process - Act as a champion for our finance tech stack (NetSuite, Ramp, FloQast), driving automation and efficiency
- Identify and implement process improvements, including AI and automation tooling, to scale without proportional headcount
Pricing, Packaging & Billing - Be a key finance partner in building a nimble pricing, packaging, and billing solution that lets us launch and change offers quickly without breaking the close
- Translate new pricing models and channel structures into scalable billing, revenue recognition, and reconciliation processes, working closely with Product, RevOps, and Systems teams
- Ensure billing data flows accurately and consistently from each channel into NetSuite and the financial statements
Cross-Functional Partnership - Partner with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Legal, Sales Ops, and HR on forecasting, deal structures, and compensation accounting
- Support finance integration for acquisitions and new entities
- Contribute to the accuracy and understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, churn) alongside GAAP results
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2-4 years in a Controller role, or a strong Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager ready for a first Controller role
- Strong command of US GAAP, with demonstrated SaaS revenue recognition experience (ASC 606)
- Experience managing and developing accounting teams and supporting external audits
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred skills- Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience
- Experience in a PE-backed company, including sponsor and lender reporting
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Ramp, and FloQast
- Multi-entity and international accounting experience, including foreign currency and local statutory audits
- M&A and purchase accounting experience
- SOX or SOX-readiness experience
Benefits and Incentives- Competitive Base + Annual bonus up to 10%
- Stock Options
- Health and Welfare Plans*
- Life and Disability Plans*
- Retirement Plan*
- Unlimited Flexible Paid Time Off......including your birthday off!
- Collaborative Team Culture
* Benefits for international employees, outside the US, vary by country.
The pay range for this role is:
160,000 - 180,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))
