Role Description
We’re seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting function and own the integrity of the company’s financial reporting, ensuring it is accurate, timely, and well-controlled. This role will own the general ledger and month-end close process, including:
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Balance sheet management
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Cash management
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Accounts payable
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Payroll and benefits accounting
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Accruals and prepaids
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Cost of goods
The Controller will work closely with the CFO, Finance, and functional leaders to ensure:
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Transactions are recorded appropriately
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Financial reporting is reliable
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Accounting processes and controls continue to improve as the business scales
This is a hands-on role today, with the opportunity to build and lead the broader accounting function over time.
What you'll do:
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Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, payroll and benefits entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
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Maintain complete and organized supporting documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting activity to ensure a clear audit trail and appropriate support for recorded transactions
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Maintain the general ledger and ensure the integrity and accuracy of both the income statement and balance sheet
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Directly manage accounts payable, including invoice processing, vendor setup, approvals, and weekly payment runs
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Manage cash activity and support visibility into cash balances, upcoming obligations, and working capital needs
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Partner with executive and functional leaders to identify accruals, commitments, and other period-end accounting requirements
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Own accounting for inventory and cost of goods sold, including raw materials and finished goods
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Partner with Finance on reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and other financial analysis
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Maintain and improve accounting policies, close documentation, internal controls, and operating procedures
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Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and scale accounting processes
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Support audit, tax, and other accounting and compliance requirements as needed
Qualifications
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7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant ownership of the monthly close and general ledger
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Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar hands-on accounting leadership role
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Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience managing both income statement and balance sheet accounting
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Demonstrated experience with accruals, prepaids, payroll and benefits accounting, accounts payable, cash, and account reconciliations
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Experience with inventory and cost of goods accounting, including raw materials and finished goods, strongly preferred
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Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work effectively with large and complex data sets
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Strong analytical judgment with the ability to identify issues, understand financial impacts, and communicate key takeaways clearly to executive leadership
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Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and work effectively in a fast-moving environment
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Experience with systems such as QuickBooks, Ramp, Rippling, Stripe, or AWS QuickSight is helpful but not required
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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CPA preferred but not required