Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Range is creating AI-powered solutions to eliminate financial complexity for our members. We’re transforming wealth management through the perfect blend of cutting‑edge technology and human expertise. We’re obsessed with member experience! We’ve built an integrated platform that tackles the full spectrum of financial needs–investments, taxes, retirement planning, and estate management–all unified in one intuitive system.

Backed by Google's Gradient Ventures and Cathay Innovations, we're in hyper‑growth mode and looking for exceptional talent to join our starting lineup. Every Ranger at this stage is shaping our culture and way of life—from former CEOs and startup founders to experts from leading hedge funds and tech companies.

If you're ready to build something that truly matters in financial services, bring your talent to Range. Here, you'll make a genuine impact on how people manage their financial lives while working alongside a team that celebrates wins, makes big decisions, and blazes new trails together.

You'll be a foundational member of Range's finance team, working hand‑in‑hand with our VP of Finance to shape and scale our accounting operations from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to build systems, establish processes, and make a direct impact on a fast‑growing startup.

We're excited to hire this role at Range's Headquarters in McLean, VA. All of our positions follow an in‑office schedule Monday through Friday, allowing you to collaborate directly with your team. If you're not currently based in one of these areas but love what you see, let’s discuss relocation as part of your journey to joining us.

Lead and Develop the Accounting Function

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing accounting team by setting clear expectations, delivering transparent feedback, and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Model resilience, optimism, and solutions‑oriented thinking, especially during complex or time‑sensitive close cycles.

Own the Close, Reporting, and Technical Accounting

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP‑compliant financial results.

• Own the preparation and review of financial statements, consolidations, supporting schedules, and technical accounting analyses (including ASC 606).

• Maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness across all accounting areas.

Drive Scalable Systems & Process Improvements

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize the company’s accounting systems—ERP, billing, reporting, reconciliation tools—to reduce manual work and improve accuracy.

• Lead automation initiatives and process redesigns to shorten close timelines and support business scale.

Strengthen Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and strategic decision‑making.

• Collaborate with Operations, Product, and Leadership to ensure accurate expense tracking, revenue recognition, reporting clarity, and financial data integrity.

• Influence and educate non‑finance partners by translating complex accounting topics into actionable, business‑friendly insights.

Oversee Audit, Compliance, and External Relationships

• Manage annual audit, tax filings, and compliance activities, serving as the primary liaison to external auditors and accounting advisors.

• Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks through strong judgment, forward‑looking analysis, and clear communication.

Lead Strategic Projects and Company‑Wide Initiatives

• Drive impactful, cross‑functional projects such as ERP upgrades, accounting workflow automation, data infrastructure enhancements, new product revenue modeling, or policy development.

• Encourage calculated risk‑taking and bold, innovative thinking to evolve and modernize the accounting function.

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles with direct management responsibilities.

• CPA required; public accounting experience (Big 4 or similar) strongly preferred.

• Expertise in US GAAP, ASC 606, technical accounting, and financial statement preparation.

• Strong…