Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of AirGarage’s accounting operations and oversee the monthly closing process.

• Manage revenue recognition, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, and ensure the integrity of financial statements.

• Transition the company to full accrual accounting and implement GAAP revenue recognition practices.

• Lead the migration from QuickBooks to a contemporary ERP system, encompassing selection, implementation, data migration, integrations, and change management.

• Revamp the chart of accounts for location-based, team-based, and corporate reporting purposes.

• Integrate accounting systems with transaction and operational data to establish a unified source of truth.

• Oversee indirect tax, parking taxes, regulatory fees, and ensure compliance with multi-jurisdiction sales and use tax.

• Develop controls and processes in preparation for the initial financial statement audit.

• Supervise, mentor, and cultivate the in-house accounting team.

• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Product teams on billing, collections, revenue sharing, and ensuring reporting accuracy.

• Provide timely monthly financial statements and supporting schedules to leadership, the board, and investors.

⛳️ Requirements

• CPA (or equivalent qualification) with a robust understanding of GAAP, particularly in transactional or marketplace revenue recognition.

• Proven experience as the lead accounting executive—Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director of Accounting—at a venture-backed firm during periods of rapid growth.

• Demonstrated experience in leading a migration from QuickBooks to a modern ERP system.

• Background in converting cash-basis or hybrid accounting to full accrual accounting.

• Experience in preparing for and conducting financial statement audits.

• Ability to collaborate with data teams, manage data pipelines, and automate system-of-record processes.

• Hands-on experience in accounting operations, including maintaining close checklists and reconciliations.

• Familiarity with multi-location, multi-jurisdiction, revenue-sharing, or payment-intensive businesses.

• Strong accounting judgment, proactive approach, and readiness to engage in a hands-on capacity within a lean team.

• Background with Big Four or top regional firms, coupled with startup operating experience, is highly preferred.

• Experience with indirect tax, sales tax, regulatory fees, payment processors, marketplace money movement, and modern accounting tools is strongly preferred.

• Willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends.

• Ability to travel for approximately six weeks per year for offsites, location launches, and in-person onboarding.

• Successful completion of a background check and employment verification is mandatory.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship details will be addressed during the application process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity: Own a share in the business that you are contributing to build and expand.

• Work remotely from any location within North America.

• Comprehensive health insurance covering 85% of medical, dental, and vision plans for the primary employee and 50% for dependents.

• Enjoy 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents.

• Receive a laptop and additional home office equipment.

• Benefit from unlimited PTO with a minimum requirement of 10 days per year.

• Participate in a 401k retirement savings program.

• Attend team off-sites approximately twice a year.

• Join an optional recurring book club through BookGarage.

• Access opportunities for growth within the company.

• Engage in efforts to transform the utilization of real estate in urban areas.

• Be a part of a diverse and inclusive team environment.