Controller

Our client is a fast-moving team of tech builders and operators with deep industry experience and a bias toward action. As they continue to scale, they are hiring a highly skilled and detail-oriented finance leader to build a financial foundation, strengthen reporting and controls, and partner with the executive team on strategic decision-making. 

The Role

As Controller / Director of Finance, you’ll lead the end-to-end accounting function and financial reporting, while also playing a critical role in strategic planning and growth. This is both a hands-on and leadership role: you’ll ensure accuracy and compliance while building scalable processes to support growth and executive decision-making. 

Suitable candidates must have strength in system implementation and automation.

Responsibilities

·                    Lead all core accounting operations, including GL, AR/AP, payroll, consolidations, and revenue recognition 

·                    Own and improve monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes 

·                    Deliver timely, GAAP-compliant, investor-ready financial statements 

·                    Manage tax compliance, regulatory filings, and audit preparation 

·                    Oversee cash flow, runway, and scenario modeling to support growth decisions 

·                    Design finance processes and systems to scale with ongoing expansion and increasing transaction volumes 

·                    Partner with the executive team on financial planning, performance insights, and capital allocation to drive growth 

·                    Manage relationships with external partners (audit, tax, banking, insurance, payroll, etc.) 

·                    Design and implement internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable systems (NetSuite or Sage experience) 

·                    Build, mentor, and scale a lean, high-performance finance and accounting team 

Qualifications

·                    CPA designation required 

·                    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s/MBA a plus) 

·                    7–10 years of progressive experience, ideally combining public accounting and industry 

·                    Controller or senior finance leadership role in a high-growth SaaS, fintech, or venture-backed tech company 

·                    Experience supporting investor reporting, and board-level presentations 

·                    Strong command of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting operations in scaling environments 

·                    Systems mindset, with experience implementing or optimizing ERP/finance platforms (NetSuite or SAGE) 

·                    Advanced Excel skills and comfort with data analysis 

·                    Excellent communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally 

·                    Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity 

Package

·                    Competitive salary: $125,000–$150,000 

·                    Full benefits including health, dental, vision, and paid time off 

·                    Direct impact and visibility as a key finance leader 

·                    Professional growth opportunities, with a path to broader finance/ops leadership 

·                    High-ownership, no-ego team culture