Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Care Logistics is a small, mission-driven team guided by three core values:
Others First (others before self), Wisdom (do the wise thing), and Growth (keep getting better). The Controller is a key role on this team, and the right candidate will personally embody all three.

The Controller will lead the accounting and financial reporting function for Care Logistics, $15 million technology company. This person will be responsible for the monthly close, financial statements, and key accounting operations (including revenue recognition, accruals, and balance sheet integrity), while strengthening internal controls and driving process and improvement of systems.

The Controller will work closely with the senior leadership team, as well as the business and functional leaders, to provide timely, decision‑useful financial insights, and to support the forecasting and annual budgeting processes.

• The Controller directly manages a small accounting team (currently 2 direct reports) and serves as the primary financial liaison for accounting, reporting, audit, tax, and corporate finance related matters.

• Hands‑on controllership mindset with the ability to execute detailed work and lead through others
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize for a lean, fast‑moving environment
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and judgment skills
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to translate accounting topics for non‑accountants
• Collaborative business partner with strong stakeholder management skills
• Process and systems orientation; proven ability to improve close speed, accuracy, and controls
• Strong Excel skills; comfortable working with ERP/accounting systems and BI/reporting tools
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality
• People leader with experience coaching and developing a small team
• Player‑coach mindset — energized, not frustrated, by stepping into staff‑level accounting work to support the team during peak periods, absences, or transitions
• Servant‑leader posture (Others First) — puts the team and the business ahead of personal credit; willing to do the work that needs doing regardless of title
• Sound judgment under ambiguity (Wisdom) — knows when to apply the rule, when to elevate, and when to recommend a better path; operates with discernment, not just compliance
• Personally committed to continuous learning and skill development (Growth); coaches direct reports toward the same

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including technology revenue recognition (ASC 606) and accrual accounting
• Experience owning month‑end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Hands‑on transactional accounting experience across the full cycle
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to personally cover staff‑accountant duties as needed to maintain continuity of accounting operations
• Experience with software/technology business models (e.g., subscriptions, services, implementation, or usage‑based revenue) preferred
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies
• Experience partnering with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Experience coordinating external audit and tax provider requests; capable of managing PBC schedules and deliverables
• Strong systems aptitude; experience with ERP/accounting systems and improving close/reporting processes (Workday a plus)
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including supervision of direct reports

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, required
• CPA preferred

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance roles
• 3+ years in a controllership, assistant controller, accounting manager, or similar leadership role
• Public accounting experience (audit) a plus
• Experience supporting a technology, SaaS, or services‑enabled business with ASC 606 considerations preferred
• Experience with accounting systems and close automation (Workday a plus)

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close for Care Logistics, including journal entries, accruals, and review/approval of account…