Controller
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead and scale our accounting and financial operations in a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong technical accounting background, experience in SaaS or technology, and familiarity with private equity reporting and lender compliance. This role will be instrumental in building a high-performance finance team and preparing the company for continued growth and eventual exit opportunities
What You'll Do:
Accounting Operations & Reporting
- Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities.
- Validate monthly license revenue and recognition for other revenue types in accordance with ASC 606.
- Prepare journal entries for expense accruals, depreciation/amortization, re-allocations, deferred rent, and more.
- Perform detailed reviews of the General Ledger and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
- Validate subscription, unit, and service revenue and make necessary adjustments.
- Act as Finance approver for all employee expense reports via Concur.
- Manage AR aging and collaborate with Client Success to resolve overdue invoices and determine quarterly allowance adjustments.
- Oversee cash management for domestic and foreign bank accounts, including weekly payment approvals and monthly reconciliations.
- Monitor banking covenants for compliance and prepare lender reporting packages.
- Coordinate annual audits across jurisdictions (U.S., U.K., Netherlands), and support tax and audit preparation with external advisors.
Strategic Finance Support
- Prepare standard weekly, monthly and quarterly investor reporting.
- Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives including M&A due diligence, international expansion, and system implementations.
- Recommend, document, and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Research and resolve accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Administer the accounting tech stack including ERP, billing, and AP (Sage Intacct, Maxio, Tipalti).
- Lead projects to increase efficiency and automation of accounting operations
- Assess and improve ERP systems and financial tech tools to support scale and growth.
- File monthly sales tax returns in nexus states and ensure compliance with all jurisdictional requirements, including Secretary of State filings.
Team Leadership & Culture
- Mentor and develop accounting team members.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Need:
- Active CPA license required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA or advanced degree a plus
- 12–15 years total accounting experience, with 3+ years in a senior accounting leadership role (Controller or Assistant Controller)
- SaaS or tech industry experience preferred; strong understanding of ASC 606 and deferred revenue
- Experience in private equity-backed environments and working with lender covenants
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, and audit readiness
- Very strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills