Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

• Annual Bonus
• Direct message the job poster from Attivo Partners

The Controller position owns all accounting functions at our clients and will be responsible for issuing client financial statements, including thoughtful and value-added fluctuation analyses, developing financial models, and managing departmental budgets and forecasts. The Controller also manages Attivo staff to own full-cycle month-end close, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and tax compliance. Experience with developing financial models from the ground up and establishing policies and procedures within a corporation is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate has worked at or with early-stage start-ups and has a passion for helping companies scale and grow.

• Manage all general accounting functions which includes performing month-end close process, eliminations & consolidations, preparing and booking journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Prepare monthly consolidated client financials including fluctuation analysis and budget vs actual comparisons
• Direct activities related to efficient customer cash collection and vendor payments and overall cash management and cash forecasting
• Build financial models to help clients manage cash and make intelligent and proactive operational decisions
• Analyze company operations to identify operational and cost efficiencies and implement solutions
• Create and manage KPI Dashboards
• Manage general HR responsibilities, including payroll, processing employee onboarding & offboarding, and benefits management
• Oversee client tax-related matters to ensure timely compliance
• Lead annual financial audits, as required
• Manage and mentor accounting teams across all clients

• Desire to work side by side with a variety of CFOs and want mentorship
• Experience with standard software solutions:
  Quick Books Online, Xero, Netsuite, , Gusto, Expensify, Carta
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Independent judgment and decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities at a time
• Professional curiosity & creativity
• Passionate desire to learn & for continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years at the Assistant Controller level and above
• Experience guiding, mentoring, and leading high performing accounting teams
• Experience working in a fast-paced technology and/or professional services environment

• Professional integrity
• High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments, industries, and roles
• Solution oriented, creative, and passionate about helping companies grow and scale
• Confidence in professional aptitude and ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge, and qualifications to clients
• Fast learner with high degree of curiosity
• Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of Attivo
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for startups and early-stage growth companies

Attivo offers a competitive base plus bonus, and opportunities for advancement. The starting salary range for Controller is approximately $160,000 to $200,000 per year plus bonus.

Benefits for full-time employees include:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees on base plan, 70% coverage for additional family members), participation in Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k), 3 weeks PTO, voluntary Life Insurance & Disability plans, and work-from-home allowance. Primary caregivers and others requiring a flexible work schedule or reduced hours are encouraged to apply; benefits may be prorated for part-time hires.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Attivo Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. People from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Attivo Partners will never request payment, sensitive personal information, or unsolicited account access at any stage of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from our team will come exclusively from an  email address. If you receive a message claiming to be from Attivo that does not use this domain - or if something feels unfamiliar - please disregard the communication and report it to us at

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Consulting