Controller - Venture-Backed SaaS Company

The ideal candidate is a Controller with 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role, specializing in venture-backed SaaS companies (preferably Series A through C). This role requires a CPA with Big 4 or national firm experience, deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS subscription business models.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Direct and scale the accounting function, including recruiting, performance management, coaching, and succession planning to ensure depth and continuity within the team
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and other relevant accounting guidance
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports
• Lead the annual audit process and manage relationships with external auditors
• Build, implement, and maintain internal controls
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and treasury functions
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Oversee tax compliance, including federal, state, and local filings
• Lead and develop the accounting team, establishing best practices and professional development opportunities
• Evaluate and implement accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency and scalability

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience at a venture-backed SaaS company (Series A through C preferred)
• CPA required; Big 4 or national firm experience strongly preferred
• Deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS subscription business models
• Experience managing external audits and implementing internal controls
• Proficiency with accounting and related systems (NetSuite, SalesForce, Ramp) and Excel
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
• Track record of process improvement and systems implementation

The ideal candidate is:

• Hands-on – not afraid to roll up sleeves and execute, whether it's reconciling accounts, preparing board materials, or debugging a reporting issue.
• Technical – deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS accounting. Comfortable diving into the details of ERP systems, financial tools, and automation opportunities.
• Proactive – actively identifies issues before they become problems, seeks process improvements, and drives initiatives without waiting for direction.
• Accountable – takes ownership of outcomes, meets deadlines consistently, and fosters a culture of accountability within the team.
• Fast-paced – comfortable working in a dynamic startup environment where priorities shift and speed matters.
• Data-driven & operationally minded – approaches problems analytically, leverages data to inform decisions, and continuously looks for ways to improve processes and efficiency.
• A collaborative partner – works effectively across departments, communicates clearly with non-finance stakeholders, and builds strong relationships throughout the organization.
• Growth-oriented – excited by the opportunity to grow with the company, take on increasing responsibility, and potentially step into a VP Finance or CFO role over time.