Controller

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and consolidation for both US and international entities.

• Oversee intercompany eliminations and manage multi-currency translations.

• Ensure that financial statements are compliant with US GAAP and relevant international/local regulations.

• Prepare and deliver reporting packages to the CFO, board, and private equity sponsor, including essential SaaS metrics.

• Enhance days-to-close through disciplined processes and automation initiatives.

• Act as the technical accounting expert for ASC 606, ASC 842, equity compensation/409A, and life sciences R&D cost treatments.

• Assess and document accounting treatments for new products, contract structures, and non-routine transactions.

• Keep abreast of new accounting standards and spearhead their implementation.

• Design and uphold internal controls for audit, SOX compliance, and exit readiness.

• Manage statutory and regulatory compliance filings.

• Serve as the primary auditor contact for annual external audits and quarterly reviews.

• Prepare reporting packages for private equity sponsors, lenders, and the board, including covenants compliance reporting.

• Assist with financial due diligence and quality-of-earnings reviews.

• Manage cash management, cash-flow forecasting, banking relationships, liquidity visibility, and working capital optimization.

• Support acquisition due diligence and post-close integration processes.

• Oversee and enhance ERP/consolidation systems while driving automation efforts.

• Build, lead, and mentor a global accounting team.

• Establish scalable roles, career paths, and performance expectations.

• Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, Revenue Operations, and business leaders on financial reporting and strategic business decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA or equivalent international qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is mandatory.

• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Public accounting background; experience with Big 4 or a national firm is highly preferred.

• Proven experience in managing global, multi-entity, and multi-currency consolidations.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 842, and equity compensation.

• Familiarity with IFRS/UK GAAP.

• Experience in a SaaS or software business environment.

• Background in a private equity-backed setting, including lender/covenant reporting.

• Experience in managing and developing a distributed team.

• Strong expertise in ERP systems, such as NetSuite or similar platforms.

• Must reside within the Eastern Time Zone of the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• An inclusive and accessible recruitment process with reasonable adjustments.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Opportunities for growth and professional development.

• The chance to work with leading laboratories globally on scientific drug discovery, development, and diagnostics.