Controller
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- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and reduce the close timeline to 5–7 business days
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements under US GAAP
- Deliver reporting packages for the CFO, PE sponsor, and board of directors
- Serve as technical accounting authority, especially for ASC 606 SaaS revenue recognition
- Own accounting for capitalized software development costs, stock‑based compensation, leases, and business combinations
- Draft technical accounting memos and maintain the accounting policy manual
- Design, implement, and maintain a scalable internal controls environment
- Manage the annual external audit, including the audit firm, PBC lists, and timeline
- Ensure compliance with multi‑state sales tax, franchise tax, and other SaaS‑related indirect taxes
- Drive ERP and accounting systems strategy and manage billing, CRM, and revenue‑recognition subledger integrations
- Build and document scalable processes and controls supporting company growth and PE reporting
- Manage banking relationships, debt covenant compliance, reporting, and cash management
- Support due diligence for financing events, add‑on acquisitions, or a future sale
- Build, mentor, and scale the accounting team
- Partner with the CFO on capital structure, reporting cadence, and sponsor communications
Requirements
- 10–15+ years progressive accounting/finance experience
- Prior VP Controller, Controller, or Assistant Controller experience at a SaaS or subscription‑based company
- Prior experience in a PE‑owned or PE‑backed portfolio company strongly preferred
- CPA required
- Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) strongly preferred
- Deep, hands‑on expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition for SaaS/subscription models
- Experience leading external audits and building SOX‑ready or audit‑ready control environments
- Strong systems background with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar mid‑market ERP
- Experience with rev rec tools such as Zuora, Chargebee, or Maxio a plus
- Track record of scaling accounting processes and teams through rapid growth
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to the CFO, board, and PE sponsor
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Ability to perform repetitive computer work using wrists, hands, and fingers
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Background review required as part of hiring decisions
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition for SaaS models, along with a strong background in managing financial close processes, external audits, and compliance with multi‑state tax regulations. Proven ability to build and mentor accounting teams while implementing scalable internal controls and processes to support company growth.
Highest‑signal resume keywords
- ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
- CPA Certification
- Financial Close Management
- NetSuite ERP Experience
- External Audit Leadership
Hard Skills
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Technical Accounting Authority
- Capitalized Software Development Accounting
- Stock‑Based Compensation Accounting
- Business Combinations Accounting
- Internal Controls Design
- SaaS‑Related Indirect Tax Compliance
- Due Diligence Support
- Process Scaling
- Debt Covenant Compliance
Soft Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Team Building
- Mentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
- CPA
Industry Keywords
- SaaS
- Subscription‑Based Company
- Private Equity
- Public Accounting
- SOX Compliance
Tools & Technologies
- NetSuite
- Sage Intacct
- Zuora
- Chargebee
- Maxio
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