Controller

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes from start to finish and execute them personally.

• Oversee the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, which include merchant settlement, reserve, and residual accounts.

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, expense management, and fixed assets.

• Drive the closing calendar to ensure a predictable and defensible timeline.

• Generate financial statements for leadership, the board, and investors.

• Handle revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 across subscription, platform, and payments revenue streams.

• Manage multi-entity consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency translations.

• Account for equity and stock compensation, leases, capitalized software, and accruals.

• Research and document technical accounting positions in memo format.

• Ensure GAAP compliance and prepare for audited financial statements.

• Establish and enforce internal controls.

• Prepare for the initial external audit and manage the relationship with auditors.

• Oversee federal, state, and international tax compliance with external advisors.

• Manage sales tax, VAT, GST, nexus, and indirect tax exposure.

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support due diligence requests.

• Own and enhance the accounting technology stack.

• Lead an evaluation or migration of ERP systems.

• Automate manual processes and reduce reliance on spreadsheets.

• Build a reporting infrastructure for operational decision-making and investor reporting.

• Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.

• Provide insights on unit economics, merchant profitability, and margin analysis.

• Work alongside Payments and Operations on accounting for settlement, residuals, reserves, and chargebacks.

• Recruit, mentor, and lead the accounting team as it expands.

⛳️ Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager role.

• Hands-on experience managing a complete close cycle; personally responsible for closing the books.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition.

• Experience with multi-entity consolidation, including intercompany eliminations and foreign currency matters.

• Background in a startup or high-growth environment where processes were built from the ground up.

• Familiarity with US federal, state, and local tax compliance, including sales tax and nexus issues.

• Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets for modeling and reconciliation tasks.

• Proficient with accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.

• Excellent written communication skills; capable of explaining accounting concepts to non-accountants.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, limited resources, and shifting priorities effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-Time Employee position.

• Remote work opportunity within the U.S.