We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead and scale our accounting and financial operations in a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong technical accounting background, experience in SaaS or technology, and familiarity with private equity reporting and lender compliance. This role will be instrumental in building a highly reliable accounting and finance function, working with shared services, and build a team to cater to the existing work environment and future growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounting Operations & Reporting
- Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities
- Validate monthly license revenue and recognition for other revenue types in accordance with ASC 606
- Prepare journal entries for expense accruals, depreciation/amortization, re-allocations, deferred rent, and more
- Perform detailed reviews of the General Ledger and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
- Validate subscription, unit, and service revenue and make necessary adjustments
- Act as Finance approver for all employee expense reports via Concur
- Manage AR aging and collaborate with Client Success to resolve overdue invoices and determine quarterly allowance adjustments
- Oversee cash management for domestic and foreign bank accounts, including weekly payment approvals and monthly reconciliations
- Monitor banking covenants for compliance and prepare lender reporting packages
- Coordinate annual audits across jurisdictions (U.S., U.K., Netherlands), and support tax and audit preparation with external advisors
Strategic Finance Support
- Prepare standard weekly, monthly and quarterly investor reporting
- Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Contribute to strategic initiatives including M&A due diligence, international expansion, and system implementations
- Recommend, document, and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Research and resolve accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP
Systems & Process Improvement
- Administer the accounting tech stack including ERP, billing, and AP (Sage Intacct, Maxio, Tipalti)
- Lead projects to increase efficiency and automation of accounting operations
- Assess and improve ERP systems and financial tech tools to support scale and growth
- File monthly sales tax returns in nexus states and ensure compliance with all jurisdictional requirements, including Secretary of State filings.
- Team Leadership & Culture
- Mentor and develop accounting team members
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Active CPA license required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting; MBA or advanced degree a plus
- 3 to 5 years total accounting experience, in an accounting leadership role (Controller or Assistant Controller)
- SaaS or tech industry experience preferred; strong understanding of ASC 606 and deferred revenue
- Experience in private equity-backed environments and working with lender covenants
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, and audit readiness
- Very strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- Roll up the sleeves and get the work done kind of attitude
- Nightshift schedule