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Controller [Finance

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Blue Heron Capital
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-11
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Financial Controller, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 230000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 230000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Controller [Finance]

About The Position

The Controller owns the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role ensures accurate, timely, GAAP-compliant financials across US and international entities, and builds the scalable processes a $60M+ ARR SaaS business needs as it grows. The Controller manages the accounting team and is the primary point of contact for audit, tax, and technical accounting matters. This position reports to and takes direction from VP of Finance.

Responsibilities
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process; deliver GAAP financials on a fixed timeline (target: close within 5–7 business days)
  • Manage revenue recognition under ASC 606 for subscription/SaaS contracts, including multi-element arrangements and deferred revenue
  • Oversee consolidation of international subsidiaries, including intercompany eliminations, FX translation, and local statutory/tax compliance coordination
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls across the board; manage segregation of duties as headcount scales
  • Lead external audit (financial and, if applicable, SOC 2/HITRUST support) as primary liaison with auditors
  • Manage AP, AR, payroll, and financial / treasury operations; own cash management and banking relationships
  • Partner with FP&A on budget-to-actual variance and all accrual operations
  • Own and maintain all technical accounting memos (revenue recognition, capitalized software costs under ASC 350-40, leases under ASC 842, equity/stock comp under ASC 718)
  • Manage federal and tax compliance across US states and international jurisdictions, including income, sales and use and payroll tax matters
  • Drive process improvement projects including new technology implementation to streamline and simplify existing processes and reduce manual activities
  • Build and mentor a lean team (AP, AR, Payroll operations)
  • Ensure ERP and billing system integrity and integrity of customer subscription entitlements data
Qualifications Essential Qualifications
  • CPA required
  • 8–12 years progressive accounting experience
  • SaaS/subscription revenue recognition experience (ASC 606)
  • Multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation experience
  • Public accounting background
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and pride in accuracy
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in managing and coaching a team
  • Experience with a modern ERP platforms (Netsuite, Sage, Rillet, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
  • Big 4 accounting firm experience is a plus
  • Experience taking a company through a financial statement audit and/or SOC 2 Type II
  • Prior experience in a PE- or VC-backed SaaS company of similar scale ($40–100M ARR)
  • Experience managing outsourced/international accounting functions or shared service arrangements
  • Exposure to M&A due diligence or post-acquisition integration
  • Experience with Sales Force; experience managing integrations with ERP and other key finance systems
Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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