About the role

  • Controller leading accounting and finance operations at a venture-backed SaaS company. Responsible for financial accuracy, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting operations: Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition
  • Own month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare timely, accurate financial statements
  • Build and maintain internal reporting packages for leadership
  • Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across the organization
  • Provide insight into financial performance, not just reporting
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Analyze variances and help leadership understand drivers of performance
  • Improve forecasting accuracy over time
  • Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Sales, Operations) to align financials with business activity
  • Translate business activity into financial impact and decision support
  • Identify areas where process, structure, or visibility needs to improve
  • Develop and refine accounting policies and internal controls
  • Improve workflows and systems to support scale
  • Ensure readiness for audit and compliance requirements

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including time as a Controller or equivalent lead role
  • Deep understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct
  • Proven working experience as a Controller in a small to mid-size VC backed company
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (advanced degree a plus)
  • CPA or CMA preferred
  • Deep experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
  • Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

Benefits

  • Hourly rate
  • No benefits during the contract period
  • Base salary: $200,000–$220,000 + bonus
  • Health benefits: 100% employee / 95% dependent coverage
  • Discretionary PTO
  • 401(k) (no match)
  • Additional long-term incentive tied to company outcomes

Job title

Controller – SaaS

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$200,000 - $220,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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