Controller

About Mezmo

Mezmo is a comprehensive, cloud services-based platform that makes observability data consumable and actionable. It fuels massive productivity gains for modern engineering teams at hyper-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies. With a user base of thousands of developers, SREs, and customer support engineers, we currently support petabytes of monthly log volume across our cloud-native environments, ultimately giving our customers the insights they need to take action.

The Role: Mezmo is hiring a Controller to own day-to-day accounting and bring structure, clarity, and consistency to the finance function during a critical growth phase. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role oversees the close, manages vendors, consultants, and external partners, and keeps core accounting operations running smoothly. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes to simplify, make decisions, and improve processes without over-engineering. You’ll partner closely with the Head of Finance, who owns FP&A, Accounting, People and Business Operations, serving as a steady, practical voice as Mezmo continues to scale efficiently as a fast-growing, VC-backed SaaS company.

What You’ll Do

• Own the monthly close and general ledger, ensuring accurate, timely financials
• Oversee billing, revenue, AR, AP, and cash management, with support from contractors and external partners
• Manage the outsourced accounting firm and hold vendors accountable to clear timelines and quality standards
• Own banking relationships and cash controls, including monthly compliance and certifications
• Coordinate payroll through an external vendor, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Own commission calculations and entries for Sales and Customer Success
• Maintain and own the cap table in Carta, including option grants, exercises, cancellations, and 409A coordination
• Manage corporate insurance programs and key compliance items
• Support state and federal tax filings in partnership with external advisors
• Lead and manage third-party consultants, providing direction, prioritization, and quality control
• Improve accounting processes and reduce complexity over time—bringing order and stability first, then efficiency
• Partner closely with the VP of Finance to support a lean, technology-forward finance function as the business scales

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including time as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Accounting Manager, or similar.
• Experience working in a high-growth SaaS, tech, or VC-backed company, ideally on a lean finance team.
• Hands-on ownership of day-to-day accounting, including AP, payroll oversight, revenue support, commissions, and general ledger work.
• Experience managing cap tables and equity administration (Carta experience preferred).
• Comfortable using systems such as Bill.com, Ramp, Zip, or other cloud-based accounting systems.
• Experience owning banking relationships, credit facilities, and compliance or audit-related requirements.
• Working knowledge of state and local tax compliance, with experience partnering with external tax providers.
• A track record of simplifying processes, improving accuracy, and keeping things moving in fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing or coordinating consultants, contractors, or outsourced partners.
• Clear, practical communicator who partners well with finance leadership, cross-functional teams, and outside advisors.
• Comfortable stepping into an execution-focused role that blends hands-on work with light team leadership.
• Interest in broader business partnership or FP&A exposure is a plus.

Compensation

• $175,000–$200,000/yr
• Equity participation
• Competitive benefits
• Full-time, exempt
• Location: Remote (U.S.)
• Reports to: VP of Finance

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.