Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

We are looking for a hands-on Controller to own the integrity, timeliness, and scalability of our accounting operations. Reporting to the VP, Accounting, you will lead the day-to-day close, manage our US and international audits, help us build a scalable pricing, packaging, and billing engine for our multi-channel business, serve as a senior technical accounting resource, and build the processes and team that keep us audit-ready year-round, not just at year-end.

This is a role for someone with technical depth, sound business judgment, and a bias for building. We welcome both experienced Controllers and standout Assistant Controllers ready to step into their first Controller role.

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, driving continuous reduction in close cycle time while maintaining accuracy

• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analyses; ensure clean, GAAP-compliant financial statements

• Prepare and review financial reporting packages for the board, PE sponsor, and lenders, including covenant compliance

• Apply US GAAP to complex SaaS and usage-based transactions, including ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 340-40 (capitalized commissions), ASC 718 (stock-based compensation), ASC 805 (business combinations), and ASC 842 (leases)

• Account for revenue across our multi-channel business (direct, partner and reseller, and marketplace), including principal vs. agent, gross vs. net, and channel incentive considerations

• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and accounting policies

• Evaluate the accounting impact of new contracts, pricing models, and strategic transactions, including M&A

• Lead the consolidated US audit as primary liaison to our Big 4 auditor; manage PBC lists, timelines, and year-round audit readiness

• Own audits at key international entities, including the UK and Germany

• Design, document, and monitor internal controls with a SOX-readiness mindset and drive continuous improvement

• Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors, including sales/use, income, and international

• Review and ensure compliance for US payroll and international Employer of Record (EOR) services across all countries where Nerdio employs people

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (GL, revenue, AP, payroll, and related functions)

• Set clear expectations, build succession, and foster a culture of ownership and accountability

• Act as a champion for our finance tech stack (Net Suite, Ramp, Flo Qast), driving automation and efficiency

• Identify and implement process improvements, including AI and automation tooling, to scale without proportional headcount

• Be a key finance partner in building a nimble pricing, packaging, and billing solution that lets us launch and change offers quickly without breaking the close

• Translate new pricing models and channel structures into scalable billing, revenue recognition, and reconciliation processes, working closely with Product, Rev Ops, and Systems teams

• Ensure billing data flows accurately and consistently from each channel into Net Suite and the financial statements

• Partner with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Legal, Sales Ops, and HR on forecasting, deal structures, and compensation accounting

• Support finance integration for acquisitions and new entities

• Contribute to the accuracy and understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, churn) alongside GAAP results

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Active CPA license

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2-4 years in a Controller role, or a strong Assistant Controller /…