Position Description

The role of a Controller at startups can differ significantly from that in a more established company due to limited resources and rapid growth. For example:

• You must be able to handle a wide range of tasks, from high-level financial strategy to granular accounting details.

• Speed and flexibility are crucial. You must be agile enough to adapt to changing circumstances and make quick but well-informed decisions.

• With fewer layers of hierarchy, you will often communicate directly with leadership and other stakeholders.

• You must be comfortable working hands-on with various accounting software and be willing to learn new ones rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement on a day-to-day basis.
• Deliver the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP.
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls, including risk management.
• Oversee financial systems and data management.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Support compliance with US federal, state, and local requirements and assist with new state registrations.
• Liaise with third parties such as tax advisors.
• Assist with onboarding new clients and develop core accounting processes to satisfy their accounting needs aligned with their current and future business lifecycles.
• Identify, propose, and implement opportunities to improve workflow productivity.

About You

• You take pride in our work and consistently deliver a great client experience.
• You notice all the little details and are obsessed with being organized.
• You are willing to get into the weeds and work with your team to ensure delivery of the best service possible.
• You are proactive in anticipating and resolving questions, requests, and challenges.
• You are naturally curious, embrace technology, and are committed to learning and adapting.
• You enjoy smart problem-solving. You thrive on figuring things out but know when to avoid reinventing the wheel and ask for help.
• You are comfortable working as part of a diverse team, which includes team members outside the USA.
• You are effective at leading and teaching team members.
• You are comfortable interacting with clients and maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
• You have the discipline, maturity, and emotional intelligence to work remotely and independently.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, of which at least 5+ recent years with startups
• 3+ years in a team leadership role
• Strong understanding of accounting theory and application of GAAP.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and apps like Gusto, Rippling, Looker, BigQuerry and Ramp
• Proficient with Google Workspace, Google Docs/Sheets, and Excel
• Able to learn new software and procedures quickly and apply appropriate solutions to improve efficiencies
• Ability to prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to build repeatable processes and document procedures
• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or work history that demonstrates exceptional accounting knowledge and skills
• Certified CPA/ACCA/Chartered Accountant (or on track) preferred but not required