Controller

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

📋 Description

• Oversee daily accounting and tax functions, which encompass monthly closing, reporting, revenue and cost accounting, taxation, and internal controls.

• Manage reporting for four legal entities located in the US, UK, Canada, and France.

• Report directly to the VP of Finance while leading teams in general accounting, tax, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing.

• Establish the closing standards and timeline, aiming for a consistent closing process within 10 business days.

• Review and authorize financial statements, reporting packages, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

• Take ownership of multi-entity reporting as a controlled group, which includes overseeing transfer pricing and foreign currency translation.

• Administer the chart of accounts to ensure consistent treatment across entities and revenue and cost streams.

• Collaborate with FP&A on the execution of financial planning, managing actuals and department-level reporting.

• Supervise accounting for product resale, software subscriptions, maintenance and renewals, cybersecurity, and professional and managed services.

• Create and manage a cost allocation methodology for gross-margin reporting by product and service line.

• Work together with Sales Operations on accounting matters related to new, non-standard, and complex transactions.

• Lead the tax function, which includes federal, state, and local income tax, sales and use tax, VAT, and Canadian indirect tax.

• Handle multi-state and multi-country registrations and nexus management.

• Manage QuickBooks as the accounting system and ensure the integrity of the general ledger.

• Enhance Salesforce-to-QuickBooks workflows that support bookings, billing, and revenue recognition.

• Design and implement internal controls, preparing the company for its first external audit.

• Oversee sales commission and incentive compensation calculations, including accrual methodology and reporting.

• Coordinate payroll accounting and reconciliation across four entities in conjunction with People Operations.

• Manage the expense policy and spend management program.

• Assist with diligence and reporting requests as the business expands.

• Implement process improvements and controls across closing, reporting, accounts payable, spend management, billing, accounts receivable, and sales commission reporting.

• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team.

• Establish organizational structure and role clarity as the team grows.

• Determine team priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met.

• Establish team norms, documentation standards, and practices for cross-training.

• Collaborate with the VP of Finance on capacity planning, organizational structure, and hiring needs.

• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation is preferred.

• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles, with a minimum of 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller position.

• Proven experience in building or scaling an accounting team, including recruitment, role structuring, and staff development.

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, especially regarding revenue recognition and COGS matching across various revenue streams.

• Experience in a technology, MSP/VAR, or subscription and services-oriented business is highly preferred.

• Strong preference for candidates with international, multi-entity experience.

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with leaders, particularly on matters with financial and compliance implications.

• Practical experience with QuickBooks (or similar ERP) and CRM-to-GL revenue workflows.

• Familiarity with accounting system migration is a plus.

• Experience with Salesforce is an advantage.

• Proven track record of managing and enhancing the monthly closing process.

• Experience in supporting an audit, financial statement restatement, or transaction diligence process is a bonus.

• Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging with non-financial stakeholders, auditors, and external advisors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching (annual dollar cap applies).

• Flexible time off policy.

• 15 paid holidays.

• Sick leave (amount varies based on state requirements and meets at least the minimum mandated by any state).

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Paid parental leave.

• Discretionary incentive compensation and/or bonus opportunities based on both individual and company performance.

• Reasonable accommodations available throughout the hiring process.