Controller

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the accounting operations, encompassing General Ledger, Billing, Collections (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Sales Support.

• Take ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, guaranteeing precise and timely financial reporting in line with US GAAP.

• Maintain a scalable and efficient accounting operating model to facilitate DTN’s growth.

• Ensure the consistent application of accounting policies, robust internal controls, and effective governance.

• Collaborate with Finance leadership to influence financial strategy, reporting, and governance priorities.

• Deliver clear, actionable insights on financial performance, risks, and trade-offs to aid business decision-making.

• Convert complex accounting subjects into business-relevant advice for senior stakeholders.

• Manage DTN’s technical accounting framework, including policy development and the application of evolving standards (e.g., ASC 606).

• Supervise the review of complex and non-standard contracts, ensuring proper revenue recognition and accounting treatment.

• Lead the adoption and execution of new accounting standards.

• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing audit strategy, execution, and outcomes.

• Enhance and scale DTN’s internal control environment, ensuring compliance and readiness for the future.

• Actively identify and address financial and operational risks.

• Propel process simplification, standardization, and automation across accounting functions.

• Collaborate cross-functionally on system implementations, integrations, and data governance, ensuring early incorporation of accounting requirements.

• Provide accounting support for M&A activities, including due diligence, integration, and purchase accounting.

• Build, lead, and cultivate a high-performing accounting team.

• Establish clear expectations and operating rhythms that foster accountability, efficiency, and quality.

• Promote a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including roles in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) and corporate settings.

• Proven track record in supporting or managing accounting functions within a complex environment (SaaS experience preferred).

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, particularly revenue recognition standards.

• Demonstrated capability to act as a strategic partner to leadership, beyond being merely a functional expert.

• Experience in participating in or leading audits, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.

• History of driving process improvements, system implementations, and automation initiatives.

• Emerging or established leadership skills with experience in building and developing teams in a growing organization.

• Exceptional judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in complex and ambiguous situations.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the capability to influence cross-functional teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Unlimited PTO

• Flexible working hours

• Remote work model (position dependent)

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

• 6% 401K matching

• Unlimited access to 13k+ courses via learning platform to support employee career advancement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)