4-6 years of experience in audit at a Big 4 firm, focusing on technology clients.
Over 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
Experience in Marketplace, Fintech, or SaaS business models is highly desirable.
Strong attention to detail and a passion for accuracy in financial reporting.
Responsibilities
Oversee full cycle management of accounting functions including GL, payroll, and financial reporting.
Ensure data integrity by aligning financial data with operational sources.
Manage W2 and 1099 payroll complexities for a diverse workforce.
Own technical memos for revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606.
Establish accounting workflows for fintech solutions and manage daily liquidity for payroll funding.
Lead audit relationships, ensuring timely delivery of audited financial statements.
Drive systems architecture upgrades and identify opportunities for automation.
Benefits
Hybrid work culture with office locations in major cities.
In-person company retreats.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Unlimited time off policy.
401(k) plan with employer matching.
Work-from-home stipend to support remote office setup.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
This is not a "maintain the books" Controller role. This is a build-it role.
As Corporate Controller, you'll serve as the CFO's right hand in architecting a world-class accounting function from the ground up - one capable of supporting high-volume transaction processing, multi-stream revenue recognition (Marketplace + SaaS + Fintech), and banking-level treasury operations. You'll lead an ERP migration, deploy AI-driven automation, and own the technical accounting for business models that most Controllers never get to work across simultaneously.
If you're a technically deep CPA who wants to do more than close the books - someone who wants to shape financial infrastructure at a venture-backed, mission-driven company - this role is built for you.
What You'll Own 1. Core Accounting Operations
Full-cycle accounting ownership: General Ledger (GL), Payroll, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R)
Data integrity: Partner with Data Science to ensure financial data in the ERP (NetSuite/Intacct) aligns precisely with operational data sources (BigQuery, Metabase)
High-volume payroll: Manage complex weekly and daily payroll runs for a nationally dispersed workforce, with distinct treatment for W2 employees (taxes, benefits, withholdings) and 1099 independent contractors
Month-end & year-end close: Own the close calendar, drive down close cycle times, and ensure a clean, audit-ready general ledger at all times
2. Technical Accounting & Compliance
Revenue Recognition (ASC 606): Author technical accounting memos and policy for multiple evolving revenue streams - including "Principal vs. Agent" gross-to-net calculations for marketplace revenue and subscription revenue recognition for the Newday SaaS product
Fintech & Treasury Accounting: Build accounting workflows for WorkWhile Wallet and W2 Early Pay - including daily liquidity management for payroll funding, high-volume card transaction reconciliation (Marqeta, Stripe), and accounting for potential credit losses on worker advances
Equity & Stock-Based Compensation: Manage equity plan administration and ASC 718 accounting
Multi-jurisdiction Tax Compliance: Oversee federal, state, and local tax filings; manage payroll tax nexus across all states where W2 workers operate; address sales tax implications for SaaS products
3. Audit & External Reporting
Audit leadership: Own the external audit relationship end-to-end - drive the first company financial audit, prepare PBC schedules, manage fieldwork, and deliver audited financial statements on time
Investor & lender reporting: Prepare accurate, well-documented financials for board reporting, debt covenant compliance, and future fundraising due diligence
4. Systems, Automation & Team Leadership
ERP migration: Lead the evaluation and implementation of a scalable ERP upgrade, including integration with billing, payroll, and payments systems
AI & automation: Proactively identify and deploy AI agents for reconciliation, invoice processing, and anomaly detection - reducing manual workload and improving accuracy
Collections & DSO optimization: Strengthen billing and collections processes, managing invoicing nuances across Enterprise and SMB client segments
Team development: Manage and mentor the internal accounting team and oversee the offshore BPO team, ensuring seamless collaboration across time zones
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Active CPA license - non-negotiable
Big 4 accounting firm experience: Minimum 4-6 years in audit at a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG), serving public company or high-growth technology clients
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years as a Controller or Assistant Controller at a venture-backed technology company
Deep technical accounting expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition, including multi-element arrangements and gross vs. net revenue treatment
Proven track record of ERP implementation - specifically migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or equivalent
Experience managing multi-state payroll tax compliance and nexus analysis for a company with a distributed workforcePreferred / Bonus Qualifications
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
Industry experience in Marketplace, Fintech (lending, ledgering, prepaid cards), or SaaS business models
Hands-on experience with Stripe, Marqeta, or similar payment processors from an accounting and reconciliation standpoint
Experience managing hybrid onshore/offshore accounting teams or BPO relationships
Exposure to SQL, BigQuery, or BI tools (Looker, Metabase) for financial data analysis
You'll Thrive Here If You:
Are the kind of person who investigates a variance until it's fully explained - not just deemed immaterial
Can translate complex accounting positions (like Gross vs. Net revenue) clearly for non-finance stakeholders, investors, and lenders
Are energized by ambiguity and want to build, not just maintain
Have a strong bias for action and take pride in operational excellence
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary + equity in a high-growth, venture-backed company
