Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

Role

The Controller is a director-level leadership position responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company’s financial reporting. Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with senior leadership, this role oversees all accounting operations, internal controls, audit readiness, and tax coordination across a multi-entity, high-growth organization.

$140,000-$165,000/year

• Oversee all accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, billing, revenue recognition, and multi-entity consolidation
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Drive achievement and sustained execution of an 8-day (or better) close cycle
• Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and fully supported by reconciliations
• Establish scalable close processes that reduce risk and improve efficiency

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust system of internal controls
• Ensure reconciliations, flux analysis, and preventative controls are consistently executed
• Safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Identify control gaps and drive remediation efforts proactively

• Own the relationship with external auditors and lead the annual audit process
• Own the relationship with outside tax advisors and specialists
• Ensure timely preparation and filing of all federal, state, local, and international tax returns
• Oversee tax provision processes and support tax planning initiatives
• Proactively identify tax risks, exposures, and opportunities
• Ensure external advisors are effectively managed and leveraged

• Ensure ERP (Net Suite) and related systems are properly configured and controlled
• Partner with Finance and IT on system enhancements impacting accounting
• Drive automation and process improvements to support scale
• Reduce manual dependencies and key-person risk through documentation and cross-training
• Build infrastructure capable of supporting continued growth and transaction scrutiny

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Build scalable team structure aligned with company growth
• Establish clear workflows, accountability, and performance standards
• Foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement

• Partner with Finance leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial information
• Support transaction readiness, diligence requests, and executive reporting
• Provide accounting guidance for complex or non-routine transactions
• Proactively communicate material risks and technical accounting matters to the CFO

• CPA required
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
• Experience leading audits and managing external auditors
• Experience managing external tax advisors and multi-jurisdiction filings
• Experience in a multi-entity, high-growth environment
• M&A or transaction experience preferred
• International consolidation experience preferred
• Experience with Net Suite or comparable ERP system
• Spanish language proficiency a plus
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and high integrity
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, scaling organization

• 8-day (or better) close achieved and sustained
• Financial statements delivered accurately and on time
• Audit and tax deadlines met without material issues
• Strong system of internal controls implemented and maintained
• Accounting processes scalable and well-documented
• External auditors and tax advisors effectively managed