Controller

Team Architects

$125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Active (or eligible) CPA required
  • 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience
  • 2+ years as a Controller or Assistant Controller in a small to mid-sized company
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, and cloud-based accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar)
  • Experience owning the full accounting function from close through financial reporting

Responsibilities

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
  • Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and executive reporting
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
  • Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting operations
  • Build scalable accounting processes and internal controls
  • Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial decisions
  • Lead the company's first external financial audit

Benefits

  • Annual performance bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Hybrid work environment in Austin, TX
  • Equity opportunity
  • Opportunity to build and shape the finance function at a rapidly growing fintech company
Full Job Description
Reporting directly to the CEO and COO, you'll own the full accounting cycle, oversee financial reporting, lead budgeting and forecasting, strengthen internal controls, and prepare the company for its first formal audit. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you'll have a direct impact on the future of the business.

Requirements
What You'll Do
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
  • Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and executive reporting
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
  • Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting operations
  • Build scalable accounting processes and internal controls
  • Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial decisions
  • Lead the company's first external financial audit
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Active (or eligible) CPA required
  • 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience
  • 2+ years as a Controller or Assistant Controller in a small to mid-sized company
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, and cloud-based accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar)
  • Experience owning the full accounting function from close through financial reporting

Preferred:
  • SaaS, fintech, or financial services experience
  • Audit or public accounting background
  • Experience supporting high-growth companies

Benefits
What We Offer
  • $125,000-$150,000 base salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Hybrid work environment in Austin, TX
  • Equity opportunity
  • The chance to build and shape the finance function at a rapidly growing fintech company

If you're looking for a high-impact leadership role where you can own the accounting function and help scale an innovative technology company, we'd love to hear from you!

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