Lead and manage the accounting function, partner with the Head of Finance, and oversee financial reporting and audits.
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Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
About the Opportunity:
The organization provides a platform to support and scale in-app subscription monetization for mobile applications. The team operates fully remotely and is seeking an experienced Controller to lead and expand the accounting function. This role is responsible for building a robust accounting environment to support a rapidly scaling SaaS company with IPO goals.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the accounting function as the most senior accounting leader.
• Partner with the Head of Finance to support a scaling SaaS business.
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and audits.
• Elevate internal controls and accounting processes.
• Set the foundation for future ERP implementation.
• Develop an understanding of the current accounting stack, processes, and workflows.
• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting activities.
• Assess and improve internal controls.
• Build cross-functional relationships with Finance, People, Ops, and GTM teams.
• Fully own and run the month-end close process.
• Lead key functions such as revenue, AP, AR, payroll accounting, expense management, and reconciliations.
• Develop and document internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Scope requirements and timelines for financial audit.
• Implement and refine accounting processes for speed, accuracy, and compliance.
• Strengthen revenue recognition frameworks aligned with SaaS best practices.
• Manage legal entity, payroll, and tax considerations as the organization scales globally.
• Mentor and manage junior accounting team members or external partners.
• Deliver a well-controlled accounting environment for scale.
• Initiate a full financial accounting audit.
• Build the roadmap for IPO readiness.
Requirements:
• 8+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years at a Big 4 accounting firm with technology or SaaS clients.
• Active CPA and expertise in US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience in a meaningful accounting role at a SaaS or enterprise software company, preferably high-growth.
• Experience leading audits and managing external audit relationships.
• Proven responsibility for month-end close, consolidations, revenue recognition, and technical accounting.
• Ability to build, own, and improve accounting processes independently.
• Prior people management experience.
• US-based and knowledgeable in US accounting, payroll, and tax.
• Strong process orientation and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and contributing beyond accounting.
• Ideally, experience with Stripe, QuickBooks Online, and/or enterprise ERP implementation.
• Exposure to IPO readiness.
• Experience with global payroll, M&A, consolidations, and multi-entity setups.
Benefits & Perks:
• Competitive equity in a fast-growing, Series C startup backed by top-tier investors.
• 10-year window to exercise vested equity options.
• Fully remote and flexible work environment.
• 4-5 weeks of suggested time off annually.
• $2,000 USD for workspace setup.
• $1,000 USD annual stipend for continuous learning.
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