Controller

Who we are:

At Alignable, we believe that small businesses are stronger together. Our mission is to empower business owners to harness the full potential of their networks by creating a trusted online platform where authentic relationships thrive. We know that success in business isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who you know and how you support each other.

Alignable is a remote-first, mission-driven, Series C growth-stage startup dedicated to helping small businesses gain a competitive edge. Small businesses fuel our communities, creating jobs, driving innovation, and bringing unique character to every neighborhood. Yet, too often, they struggle to find the right customers, partners, and resources — and that’s where we come in.

As the largest business networking platform in North America, Alignable connects over 9 million business owners across 30,000+ communities, making it easier to build trusted relationships that drive real business growth. When entrepreneurs join Alignable, they gain access to:

✅ AI-powered smart networking that connects them with the right partners and customers

✅ Trusted referrals and recommendations to help grow their business

✅ Exclusive industry insights to navigate challenges and stay ahead

✅ A supportive community where they can learn, collaborate, and thrive

By fostering genuine, high-value connections, Alignable helps small business owners break through barriers, find new opportunities, and grow with confidence.

In a world where small businesses face constant challenges, Alignable is where entrepreneurs come to connect, learn, and succeed—together.

If you’re looking for a company where your work will have real impact—helping millions of small business owners thrive—let’s talk.

What you will be doing:

As Alignable’s first Controller, you’ll have a high-impact role in shaping our financial operations, optimizing processes, and laying the foundation for scalable growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll take over our existing bookkeeping/admin function and assume key financial responsibilities, allowing our finance leadership to focus on big-picture strategy.

This is more than just a Controller role—it’s a rare opportunity to step into a fast-growing, mission-driven company at a pivotal inflection point. With a new product launch underway, now is the perfect time to join Alignable and help build the financial structure that will support our next stage of growth.

If you’re coming from public accounting or industry finance, this role offers the broad exposure and hands-on experience you won’t find in a traditional, siloed corporate environment. At Alignable, you’ll wear many hats, gain deep operational knowledge, and develop the financial acumen needed to scale a high-growth business.

Beyond mastering core accounting and financial processes, this role offers a clear path for advancement—including the potential to grow into a VP of Finance or even CFO. You won’t just be managing transactions—you’ll be working directly with leadership, making strategic financial decisions, and playing a critical role in driving our long-term success.

If you're looking for a fast-paced, high-growth startup where you can build, optimize, and scale financial operations while accelerating your career, this is your chance to make a real impact—and grow alongside Alignable.

What success looks like:

Financial operations & reporting:

- Own general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close (QuickBooks)

- Oversee payroll processing and financial recordkeeping (TriNet)

- Manage expense tracking, subscription audits, and financial reporting

- Handle commission structures and Stripe revenue reporting

- Support tax filings, audits, and investor reporting

Strategic financial analysis & decision support:

- Analyze financial data and trends to provide actionable insights

- Advise senior leadership with financial recommendations that drive business success

- Assist in budgeting & forecasting to optimize financial planning and resource allocation

- Partner with the CFO to prepare for future funding rounds and/or a liquidity event

Risk management & scalability:

- Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and risk mitigation

- Oversee insurance and financial compliance processes

- Improve financial systems and workflows to support company growth

What you will bring:

• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4, Tier 1, or Tier 2 firm) or industry finance
• CPA preferred (or strong financial expertise with a deep understanding of GAAP & compliance)
• Proven hands-on accounting skills (debits/credits, reconciliations, month-end close)
• Experience with AI-driven finance tools and automation
• Experience with financial tools (QuickBooks, Excel/Google Sheets, Stripe; TriNet a plus)
• Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a knack for optimizing financial operations
• Entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced startup
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with leadership

Why Alignable?

• Advocacy & Encouragement: They make our online communities great, but they also make Alignable a great place to work. Our culture is dynamic, supportive and offers tremendous opportunities to grow your career together with the business. We offer autonomy, ownership, mentoring and flexibility. Every one of our employees and co-ops can directly point to how they've made a major impact on the business.
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: At Alignable, we celebrate the diversity of the small business community - and in our team. We value the unique perspective you’ll bring to strengthen our mission of helping small businesses thrive and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and respectful culture that fosters creativity and innovation from everyone.
• A remote-first organization, Alignable launched in 2014 and is venture-backed by Mayfield fund, Recruit Strategic Partners, and other leading strategic investors. Our leadership team also consists of startup veterans from Invisalign, Constant Contact, Vistaprint, and Audible.

What we offer:

• Smart, supportive co-workers
• Competitive compensation
• Equity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited vacations (mandatory 2-week consecutive break annually)
• Virtual working environment
• Flexible working hours
• Paid Parental leave
• Professional Development Program
• 401(k)

Alignable is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants from every background and life experience without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.