Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Take ownership and expand the company's comprehensive accounting function during a significant growth phase.

• Advocate for ongoing enhancements and innovation within accounting processes and technologies.

• Ensure precise and timely compliance with GAAP and international financial reporting, while managing the annual financial audit.

• Design, implement, and uphold internal controls alongside audit readiness.

• Oversee revenue recognition policies in line with ASC 606 for SaaS/HaaS contracts.

• Supervise accounting operations, consolidations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations across various legal entities.

• Collaborate strategically with the CFO and executive team to convert financial data into actionable business insights.

• Direct financial strategies that bolster growth, profitability, and capital efficiency in both domestic and international markets.

• Propel financial decision-making, scenario planning, board-level reporting, and investor relations support.

• Lead initiatives for asset and inventory control.

• Manage international accounting, multi-currency operations, foreign exchange policies, currency exposure, and consolidated FX reporting.

• Oversee cross-border intercompany pricing and maintain transfer pricing documentation.

• Ensure compliance with statutory filings, local GAAP, and regulatory reporting across different jurisdictions.

• Develop strategies for balance sheet optimization and cash flow forecasting.

• Monitor payables and receivables cycles while managing working capital.

• Oversee cash positioning, hedging strategies, and banking relationships across various geographies.

• Lead the selection, implementation, and integration of accounting systems and ERP solutions.

• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, and IT on the integration of financial systems.

• Oversee US federal, state, and local tax planning and compliance.

• Manage Canadian and international tax compliance, VAT/GST obligations, and transfer pricing documentation.

• Identify opportunities for global tax optimization.

• Develop strategies for financial and operational risk management, including foreign currency, geopolitical, and regulatory risks.

• Implement controls for fraud detection and prevention, conducting fraud risk assessments.

• Contribute to strategic planning and integrated financial plans.

• Drive financial integration and compliance workstreams for both domestic and international entities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA certification is mandatory.

• Over 12 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, particularly in technology, software, SaaS, and/or HaaS sectors.

• Proven history of leading accounting functions in high-growth, venture- or private equity-backed settings.

• In-depth knowledge of revenue recognition standards (ASC 606) in subscription or usage-based business models.

• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-entity consolidations and multi-currency accounting operations.

• Familiarity with international tax compliance, transfer pricing principles, and VAT/GST obligations in at least one non-US jurisdiction.

• Proven track record of selecting, implementing, and integrating ERP and accounting systems at scale, preferably in multi-entity, multi-currency environments.

• Exceptional leadership abilities, with a focus on building, developing, and retaining high-performing accounting teams across various regions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – capable of simplifying complex financial information for executive, board, and cross-functional audiences.

• Experience with a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm.

• Prior experience as a Controller or VP of Accounting in a SaaS company that has successfully scaled through Series B financing and beyond.

• Familiarity with hardware-as-a-service or IoT business models.

• Experience in supporting board reporting and investor relations alongside a CFO.

• Experience in managing or establishing international subsidiaries, including operations in Canada.

• Knowledge of IFRS and the ability to navigate differences between US GAAP and local accounting standards in international markets.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package that includes stock options.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan matching.

• Opportunity to make a significant impact every day.

• Work within a dynamic and expanding team.

• Unlimited paid time off.

• Remote-first work environment.

• Collaborative work within core business hours.