Controller

Role Description

ClearStar is seeking a hands-on Controller who will own accounting execution while driving meaningful transformation across the Finance function. This is not a maintenance role. The Controller will be expected to:

• Identify inefficiencies and eliminate low value work
• Improve financial operations
• Help build a faster, more scalable accounting environment

The role owns the close, controls, cash management, tax compliance, and accounting systems while partnering closely with the CFO and supporting FP&A through accurate, reliable financial data.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibility
• Strong GAAP knowledge with proven close and audit experience
• Tax experience across multiple jurisdictions (federal, state, and local)
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and drive operational efficiency
• Comfort operating in lean, fast-moving, and evolving environments
• IFRS awareness and/or experience
• Strong collaboration skills; comfortable partnering across sales, marketing, product, engineering, and finance

Requirements

• Own and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Maintain general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting
• Improve close efficiency by reducing manual work and streamlining processes
• Build and strengthen internal controls and maintain audit readiness
• Lead external audits and ensure documentation and processes are audit quality
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across accounting workflows
• Leverage AI and systems tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Partner cross functionally to streamline workflows and eliminate redundant processes
• Track and report operational improvements and efficiency gains
• Manage cash flow visibility, liquidity planning, and banking relationships
• Drive disciplined working capital management
• Own federal, state, and local tax filings and manage external tax advisors
• Support practical and efficient tax strategies and compliance processes
• Own NetSuite structure, integrity, reporting outputs, and system integrations
• Ensure clean, reliable, and actionable financial data across systems
• Lead and develop a small accounting team with clear expectations and accountability
• Drive execution, continuous improvement, and operational discipline across the Finance function

Benefits

• Paid healthcare and life insurance premiums
• Low-cost dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability policy
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Time off
• 9 company paid holidays
• 2 additional days of paid time off for volunteer activities