Controller - Hypergrowth SaaS

confidential • San Francisco, CA • Full Time • $200,000–$265,000 / year

Posted on Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Controller

Remote (US) | Preference for San Francisco$200K – $265K + Equity + Benefits

About Our Client

Our client is where exceptional people come to do the best work of their careers. More than 94% of the Fortune 500 rely on their platform to document and scale how work gets done.
Since launching in 2019, they’ve grown to over 4 million users across 600,000 businesses, raised $55M from top-tier investors, and been recognized as a Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup and LinkedIn Top Startup. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company is on a mission to uplevel how people do work - helping teams move faster, share knowledge seamlessly, and make every user a hero.

How They Work (Values)

Accelerate impact - Act with urgency and focus on what matters most.
Raise the bar - Continuously improve performance and velocity.
Make our users heroes - Build for and empower customers.
Clear is kind - Communicate directly and honestly.
Rapid learning machine - Test, learn, and iterate quickly.
One team, one dream - Win together.

The Role

As Controller, you will be a key leader on the finance team, responsible for building a world-class accounting function and scaling processes and systems. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Operations, you’ll ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.This is a hands-on leadership role: you’ll set best practices, drive automation, and support strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment. You’ll design and execute a roadmap that scales the accounting function from startup to mature company.

What You’ll Do

Lead and scale the accounting function, overseeing all reporting, processes, controls, and systems.
Build out disciplines including Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, AP, Payroll, International, Corporate Accounting, Consolidations, Tax, Treasury, and Risk.
Own and optimize month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes; ensure GAAP compliance and accurate reporting.
Oversee GL activities, reconciliations, and tax compliance.
Independently manage external audits, including the company’s first audit and ongoing compliance.
Ensure the function has the right tech stack and scalable internal processes.
Implement systems that improve efficiency, shorten close cycles, and enable automation.
Partner with FP&A and business leaders to provide insight into financial results.
Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

You Could Be a Great Fit If You…

Are a CPA with Big Four experience (required).
Have 10-20 years of progressive accounting experience across Big Four and industry.
Have operated in high-growth SaaS or tech environments, ideally from rapid growth through IPO.
Possess deep GAAP knowledge and a track record of shaping accounting policies and procedures.
Are hands-on, detail-oriented, and execution-driven while also strategic in designing scalable systems.
Have managed and grown teams (≥4 people).
Bring experience with audits, ERP implementations, and insourcing accounting functions.
Bonus: Familiarity with Stripe, Salesforce, and ERP solutions.

Benefits & Compensation (US Tier 1)

Base salary: $200K – $265K (flexible for exceptional fit)
Equity: Competitive ownership stake
Benefits:
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
401(k)
Flexible PTO & parental leave
Commuter benefits (for SF office)
WFH stipend
Work alongside some of the nicest and smartest teammates you’ll ever meet

Why Join

This is your opportunity to build something from the ground up - a best-in-class accounting function at a hypergrowth SaaS company. You’ll have direct impact on scaling a business doubling year over year, work alongside high-caliber teammates, and define the financial systems and controls that support a product already loved by millions.
At our client, accounting isn’t just about numbers - it’s about telling a clear, verifiable financial story that powers growth. If you want to make a lasting impact and raise the bar for what great accounting looks like, we’d love to hear from you.

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