Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Own the day‑to‑day accounting function, ensuring integrity of books and financial reporting.
• Lead Slang’s first third‑party audit, from planning through PBC management, auditor relationship, and resolution of findings.
• Design and implement internal controls (segregation of duties, approval thresholds, documentation standards).
• Drive the month‑end close cycle, targeting a near‑daily close cadence, and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
• Own revenue accounting under ASC 606, including contract review, performance obligations, deferred revenue, and revenue recognition logic.
• Support the quote‑to‑cash process via Commerce Hub, including vendor spend, T&E, and collections coordination.
• Maintain payroll accounting using Rippling, manage commissions, bonuses, equity‑related payroll, and ensure compliance with state/federal tax obligations.
• Manage equity and cap‑table accounting (ASC 718) and maintain the relationship with external tax providers.
• Lead a modern ERP migration (e.g., Quick Books Online to Rillet or similar) and integrate accounting stack across Rippling, Commerce Hub, Invoice Butler, and Hub Spot.
• Deploy AI/LLM tools to accelerate close, anomaly detection, reconciliations, and memo drafting.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team, including the in‑house accountant and offshore teams; expand the team by hiring additional talent.

• Successful completion of the first annual audit with findings resolved.
• Month‑end closure completed with high accuracy and minimal cycle time.
• Implementation of robust controls that reduce audit risk in revenue, software capitalization, stock compensation, and accruals.
• Successful migration to a modern ERP platform and full integration of the accounting stack.
• Effective use of AI to streamline accounting processes, reduce manual effort, and improve data quality.
• High team engagement and continuous skill development across in‑house and offshore staff.

• Active or inactive CPA license.
• 5–10 years progressive corporate accounting at early‑stage, venture‑backed startups (required).
• Public accounting experience with a Big 4 or mid‑tier audit firm (required).
• Proven track record of leading an external audit from start to finish.
• Deep expertise in ASC 606 and other GAAP revenue accounting.
• Hands‑on mastery of month‑end close, including accruals, reconciliations, and flux analysis.
• Experience with ASC 350‑40 software capitalization.
• Process and internal control design experience.
• People‑management experience, including in‑house and offshore teams.
• Experience with Rippling for payroll, T&E, and vendor spend.
• AI‑forward mindset; familiarity or experimentation with LLMs to accelerate accounting workflows.
• Knowledge of ASC 718 equity compensation and cap‑table management.
• Bias toward automation, clarity, and leveraging technology.

• Previous Controller or Assistant Controller role at a Series A–C SaaS company.
• Experience implementing modern ERPs such as Rillet, Net Suite, or Sage Intacct.
• Knowledge of Stripe, Hub Spot, and Commerce Hub in a quote‑to‑cash and revenue context.
• Direct interaction with Big 4 or top‑tier audit firms during a company’s first audit.
• Experience with subscription billing and revenue automation tools such as Chargebee or Maxio.
• Familiarity with cap‑table platforms (Carta, Pulley) and ASC 718 modeling.
• Track record building and leading offshore or outsourced accounting teams.

• Base salary competitive with local market for NYC area.
• Target annual bonus of $20,000.
• Equity compensation included in the offer package.
• The total compensation package will vary by location, role level, and experience.

Open to both remote and hybrid arrangements; the role requires hybrid presence in the NYC Financial District (three days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).