About the RoleWe're hiring a Controller to own the accounting function end to end. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the monthly close, GAAP financial reporting, the annual external audit, tax compliance, payroll, treasury, and internal controls. You'll lead a small, capable accounting team and report directly to the VP of Finance.
This is a classic controllership seat done at a high standard. We operate in a private equity-backed environment where the bar for accuracy, timeliness, and audit-readiness is high: lender reporting and board reporting depend on numbers that reconcile the first time. If you take pride in a tight close, clean reconciliations, and a well-documented file, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Own Monthly Close & Financial Reporting
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close - drive the close calendar, checklist, and reconciliation discipline to a consistent 5-7 business day close
- Prepare accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules for management, board, and lender reporting
- Own the general ledger, chart of accounts, and account reconciliations across all entities and product lines, including intercompany eliminations
- Drive accrual completeness - standardized processes for expense accruals, prepaids, bonus and commission accruals, and deferred revenue
Audit & Technical Accounting
- Serve as primary owner of the annual external audit: PBC list, auditor requests, technical memos, and financial statement footnotes
- Maintain and apply technical accounting positions including ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 842 (leases), ASC 350-40 (capitalized software), and ASC 340-40 (commission capitalization)
- Prepare audit-ready documentation for judgmental areas and keep accounting policies current as the business evolves
Tax & Compliance
- Manage federal, state, and local tax compliance in partnership with outside tax advisors - income, sales/use, franchise, and property tax filings
- Own multi-state nexus monitoring, state registrations, business licenses, and voluntary disclosure matters as our footprint grows
- Maintain 1099, W-9, escheatment, and other regulatory compliance calendars
Payroll & Commissions
- Oversee semi-monthly payroll processing through our PEO (Insperity), including new-hire setup, state registrations, and benefits reconciliations
- Own commission calculations and true-ups against approved comp plans, with clear documentation of methodology
- Manage independent contractor payments and compliance, including international contractors
Treasury, AP/AR & Cash
- Own banking relationships, cash positioning, and weekly cash reporting; administer positive pay and payment fraud controls
- Oversee accounts payable, corporate card programs, expense reporting, and vendor management
- Oversee billing, collections, and cash application; partner with revenue operations on billing accuracy and DSO
Controls, Systems & Team
- Strengthen internal controls and segregation of duties; document key processes and support SOC 2 finance-related controls
- Serve as functional owner of our ERP (Sage Intacct) - drive GL hygiene, dimension structure, and automation of manual work
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team including an Assistant Controller and accounting staff; build the development plans and cross-training that make the function resilient
What You'll Bring - 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director of Accounting
- CPA strongly preferred; public accounting foundation (audit) a plus
- Deep US GAAP fluency, including hands-on experience with ASC 606 in a SaaS or recurring-revenue business
- Experience in a private equity-backed and/or SaaS company - comfort with lender reporting and board materials
- Track record of running a tight, well-documented close and a clean audit
- Multi-state tax compliance experience; PEO payroll experience a plus
- Sage Intacct (or comparable mid-market ERP) experience strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel; curiosity about AI and automation tools to eliminate manual work
- A player-coach mentality - you set the standard, review the detail, and develop your team
PAY RANGE & DESCRIPTIONThis position will be based full-time out of our FRONTSTEPS' Denver, CO headquarters and pays $165,000 - $195,000 per year, plus an annual performance bonus.
Benefits for Full Time roles include the following:• 100% company paid onsite employee parking
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• 401k match
