Controller

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete general ledger along with month-end and year-end closure utilizing QuickBooks Online.

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, deferrals, and intercompany transactions.

• Ensure a precise and timely closing process within the established timeframe of 7–10 business days.

• Generate reporting packages for management and investors.

• Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, expense management, corporate card programs, and bank reconciliations.

• Maintain the chart of accounts and adhere to GAAP-compliant accounting policies.

• Manage revenue recognition, royalties, revenue sharing, capitalized software/game development costs, and stock-based compensation.

• Monitor product recoupment and provide royalty statements to development partners.

• Account for debt instruments, warrants, debt amendments, and contingent consideration liabilities.

• Implement CECL for accounts receivable.

• Administer foreign currency transactions and recognize gains/losses.

• Design and uphold internal controls while supporting audit or review processes.

• Coordinate tax compliance, state registrations, and necessary filings.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Manage relationships with lenders and ensure covenant compliance reporting.

• Collaborate with the CFO and CEO on investor updates, cap table support, fundraising, M&A due diligence, quality of earnings, post-close integration, and structuring publishing deals.

• Assess and account for acquisitions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

• Define, recruit, and hire the first direct report while building the accounting organization.

• Explore systems beyond QuickBooks as the company grows.

⛳️ Requirements

• CPA preferred; must have an active license in good standing.

• Over 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including roles in public accounting and within a high-growth company.

• Experience in Series A/B funding at a high-growth startup.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.

• M&A experience, with at least one transaction, financial due diligence, quality of earnings, working capital adjustments, or post-close integration.

• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, including US GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, capitalized software costs, and stock-based compensation.

• Experience in accounting for debt instruments, including OID, warrants, modifications, and the effective interest method.

• Knowledge of asset acquisition and business combination accounting.

• Familiarity with contingent consideration valuation and CECL methodology for accounts receivable.

• Ability to build, hire, mentor, and lead an accounting team.

• Exceptional communication skills for articulating accounting concepts to leadership, boards, and non-financial audiences.

• Preference for candidates located in the Pacific Time Zone.

• Previous experience in gaming, interactive entertainment, or digital media is advantageous.

• Familiarity with gaming revenue models is a plus.

• Experience in implementing or migrating to a mid-market ERP system is beneficial.

• Multi-entity or international accounting experience is a bonus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Significant equity stake reflective of the role's seniority.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Remote-first work culture.

• Clear opportunities to lead a growing accounting and finance team as the company expands.

• Minimal travel requirements, including occasional trips for team off-sites and events.