Controller

Confidential Controller Search | a16z-Backed Technology Company I’m partnering with a high-growth, a16z-backed real estate technology company on a newly created Controller opportunity. This is a foundational Controller role and an opportunity to build the accounting function rather than inherit an established infrastructure. Position: Controller Compensation: $200K–$250K Base + Equity Company Stage: Series B Travel expectations: 6 weeks per year for company off-sites, onboarding, and key business initiatives. Must Haves: CPA or equivalent technical accounting rigor 6 to10 years of accounting experience, including 3 to5 years in a senior accounting leadership Worked in a high-growth, multi-location, transactional, marketplace, payments, property, or operationally complex business. Strong GAAP, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and month-end close experience. Proven ability to rebuild a chart of accounts and source-to-general ledger mapping. Comfortable remaining hands-on while managing a small accounting team. Led an ERP implementation or migration. Nice-to-Haves: Big Four or top regional accounting background + startup operating experience Accounting automation and data systems experience The Opportunity: This is not a traditional maintenance Controller position. You’ll be responsible for building the accounting infrastructure underneath a rapidly scaling business, including: Key Responsibilities: Owning the accounting function and monthly close. Converting the books from cash/hybrid accounting to full accrual. Leading revenue recognition, AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Rebuilding the chart of accounts and source-to-GL processes. Preparing for the company’s first financial statement audit. Leading ERP selection, implementation, and data migration. Improving accounting automation. The ideal candidate has a strong bias for action, ownership, and urgency. This is a high-growth environment where the Controller will need to roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done, particularly during critical periods. #J-18808-Ljbffr Artemis