Controller (First Accounting Hire) | High-Growth AI Cybersecurity | $180,000 + Bonus + Equity

Job Description

Controller (First Accounting Hire) | High-Growth AI Cybersecurity

$180,000 + Bonus + Equity

New York City | On-site

Having recently secured significant VC backing, this high-growth AI cybersecurity business is entering an exciting phase of expansion and looking to make its first dedicated accounting hire.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function, working closely with the Head of Finance to strengthen financial processes, build out the accounting infrastructure and support the company's continued growth.

You will partner directly with the Head of Finance and report to the CEO, giving you strong visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence financial operations as the company scales.

Profile

• Big 4 CPA.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a high-growth tech, B2B SaaS or cybersecurity environment.
• Experience taking ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting and core accounting operations.
• Previous experience building or improving accounting processes, ideally within a lean or rapidly scaling finance team.
• Demonstrable examples of process improvements, with the ability to explain what was improved, how they approached it and the impact it had.
• Practical experience using AI tools to automate tasks, analyze data, improve workflows or
• solve problems, ideally with examples of how they've applied AI within accounting or finance.
• Naturally curious and proactive, with a genuine interest in challenging existing processes and finding better ways of working.
• Experience overseeing AP and AR processes, establishing financial controls and developing accounting policies and procedures.
• Comfortable operating independently, taking ownership and building structure in an environment where processes and systems are still evolving.

The Opportunity

This isn't simply another Accounting Manager position. You'll be the first dedicated accounting hire, with the opportunity to build the function, influence financial operations and introduce an AI-first approach to accounting from day one.

TalentEdge are specialist finance recruiters supporting VC-backed startups, scale-ups and technology businesses across New York and London.