Financial Controller leading finance functions for startups and SMEs at fin - house. Overseeing transformation, driving strategy, and mentoring teams across a portfolio of clients.
About the role
- Controller to build and scale global accounting, controls, and NetSuite-ready operations at Instabase, an AI unstructured-data platform.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and optimize the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets; own and optimize month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate internal/external reporting.
- Build and grow disciplines including Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, International Accounting, Corporate Accounting and Consolidations, Tax, Treasury, and Risk.
- Research, interpret, and implement complex accounting pronouncements (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842); develop and maintain robust accounting policies and procedures.
- Design, implement, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting; independently manage external audits as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Ensure the accounting function has appropriate tech stack and processes to scale; drive continuous improvement and automation of accounting processes and systems (ERP/NetSuite, expense management, billing systems).
- Partner closely with FP&A, Sales, Legal, and other business owners to provide insight into actual financial results, inform forecasting and planning, and ensure proper accounting treatment for new products and transactions.
- Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Prepare the accounting function for future growth, including potential M&A activities and public company readiness (e.g., SOX readiness).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Active CPA license required.
- 10-15 years of progressive accounting experience across Big 4 and industry.
- At least 3+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role, preferably at a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
- Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 and ASC 842; experience shaping accounting policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and use information technology applications and resources, with strong understanding of ERP solutions (NetSuite preferred) and financial systems.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; detail-oriented and hands-on.
- Proven leadership with experience building and managing high-performing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex financial concepts to senior executives.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly changing environment; proactive self-starter who can prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Experience with, or strong understanding of, public company accounting and reporting requirements (e.g., SOX compliance) is highly desirable.
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