Controller
SDL Search Partners
Controller
Cambridge, MA, United States
About the Job
High-growth SaaS company is searching for a strategic Controller. This role will be the right-hand to the CFO and will be responsible for building out processes & scaling the accounting function to support the company’s growth.
Overseeing a small team (Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Staff Accountant), the Controller will oversee general ledger, month end close, financial reporting, and revenue recognition. Ideal candidate has strong system skills, experience leading a software implementation, and excellent process improvement experience.
This role reports to a CFO who is interested in mentoring and developing this Controller, giving the opportunity to get involved in fundraising, working with investors, and potential to grow to a VP of Finance level, overseeing financial planning & analysis. The company is in a unique stage, incredibly well-funded, in growth-mode, and well positioned for an IPO in ~3 years time.
Compensation will include base + equity.
Qualifications:
- BS, Accounting
- CPA
- prior public accounting experience
- hands-on controllership experience in a SaaS environment, ideally
- strong revenue recognition experience (ASC 606)
- excellent leadership abilities
- comfortable with a hybrid work schedule (ideally 3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
- eager to make an impact in a growing startup
- strategic mindset & strong leadership abilities
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