Controller, Management, Financial Manager

Company Description

Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) is a global training and enablement platform equipping enterprises with the capabilities needed to compete in an era defined by rapid change, digital complexity, and AI-driven work. Through SAFe®—the world’s most trusted system for enterprise agility—and a growing portfolio of enterprise AI education and enablement programs, we help organizations make better decisions, accelerate value delivery, and build adaptable, high-performing teams.

Supported by a global partner network of more than 400 companies and a vibrant community of more than 2 million trained professionals, SAI equips leaders and teams with the skills, mental models, and operating systems they need to accelerate transformation, improve flow, and unlock value with confidence. Our newest AI-focused offerings are expanding quickly as leaders seek structured, pragmatic guidance on how to become AI-Native and realize ROI where most AI initiatives stall.

SAI is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. There is no requirement that this person live in Colorado, as we have a virtual team with regular in-person meetings. SAI is a Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement member. Through this program, SAI contributes to the local community and seeks to inspire and encourage other companies to do the same.

Job Description

The Controller is a senior individual contributor and people leader tasked with ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company’s financial reporting and accounting operations. This role is pivotal in maintaining strong internal controls and compliance across multiple geographies, delivering reliable financial information to executive leadership, our private equity firm, and lending partners.

In this PE-owned, $50–100M professional learning and services business, the Controller plays a critical role in maintaining operational stability and financial accuracy. We are looking for a hands-on manager who enjoys the details of the day-to-day accounting function. This role is best suited for a steady, reliable leader who prioritizes consistency, process execution, and maintaining a clean set of books over high-level strategic pivots.

You will be the primary owner of the General Ledger, supported by a staff accountant, accounts payable, and payroll support.

We are seeking a hands-on accounting leader who excels in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and can balance precision, practicality, and collaboration.

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and reserves
• Ensure consistency and integrity across multiple revenue streams (direct enterprise sales and channel partners)
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts across domestic and international entities

• Manage the automated revenue recognition process within Net Suite to ensure accurate treatment of enterprise contracts and partner sales. Ensure the system is functioning correctly for deferred revenue and contract assets without the need for manual offline schedules.
• Ensure proper treatment of deferred revenue, contract assets, and partner commissions
• Partner with Finance and Sales Operations to ensure accurate billing, collections, and revenue forecasting

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for:
  • PE ownership
  • Lending partners / banks
  • Executive leadership
• Participate in Monthly Operational Reviews (MORs), providing insights on financial performance, trends, risks, and variances
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis in partnership with the Senior Director of Finance

• Oversee statutory compliance and tax filings for our entities in Europe, Japan, India, and Australia. You will act as the point person to flag compliance needs and coordinate with local resources to ensure all jurisdictional requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, payroll accounting, and tax-related accounting…