Controller

About the company

The company is redefining how data moves at the edge. Our mission is to make it seamless for developers to build resilient, real-time applications, regardless of network conditions. Whether you're in a stadium, airplane, or remote military base, the company's peer-to-peer sync engine ensures devices stay connected and data stays consistent, even without internet. With more than $145 million in funding and trusted by organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, the company powers mission-critical experiences across aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, defense, and more. As a globally distributed, fast-growing startup, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the wide range of perspectives needed to solve the world’s hardest connectivity problems.

What You Will Be Up To

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, US GAAP financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting. Give leaders dependable actuals and clear explanations of financial results.

• Lead ASC 606 reviews for subscriptions, term licenses, usage arrangements, and implementation services. Document performance obligations, allocation, recognition timing, and contract modifications reconcile billing, cash receipts, deferred revenue, contract assets, and remaining performance obligations to the ledger.

• Partner with Legal, Sales, and public sector program owners on contract-specific billing, project and labor cost tracking, and supporting documentation. Apply requirements appropriate to each contract and coordinate with specialists when needed.

• Build proportionate controls and approval workflows, lead the financial statement audit, and prepare organized support for accounting diligence. Coordinate tax, equity compensation, and international accounting with advisors as applicable.

• Oversee payables, receivables and collections, expense management, payroll accounting, and treasury controls. Improve handoffs between CRM, contracts, billing, payroll, and the ERP.

• Lead accounting staff and outside providers, automate recurring work, and develop the team. Partner with FP&A on actuals and forecast inputs while owning accounting policies and conclusions.

What Helps You Thrive

• Direct ownership of the close and financial reporting in a growing software or technology business, with strong US GAAP and software ASC 606 judgment.

• Experience managing financial statement audits and turning complex accounting questions into clear documentation, policies, and operating processes.

• Evidence of improving reconciliations, internal controls, accounting systems, and data quality while staying close to day-to-day execution.

• Ability to lead employees or outside accounting providers, prioritize competing needs, and communicate clearly with commercial and technical partners.

• Accounting education or equivalent professional experience, paired with sound judgment, attention to detail, and accountability for reliable results.

• A proactive and curious attitude about how AI can support your role through automation, ideation, or more thoughtful decision-making.

• Experience with QuickBooks Online, NetSuite ERP and other accounting-related applications including AP automation, expense management, and other financial systems.

• Strong understanding of core accounting processes and internal controls, with the ability to translate complex accounting concepts into practical applications.

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Great to Haves

• CPA; public accounting experience or experience leading external audits.

• Experience scaling accounting at a venture-backed software company, including financing diligence.

• Commercial and government software contracts, channel arrangements, and applicable FAR, DFARS, DCAA, or cost accounting requirements.

• Equity accounting, software development cost accounting, international entities, or multi-currency operations.

What Success Looks Like

In your first six months, establish a dependable close calendar, reconciled balance sheet accounts, documented revenue policies, and contract schedules that tie to the ledger. Create a prioritized systems and controls plan and organized audit support. Over the first year, sustain reliable reporting and improve the accounting function’s capacity as the company grows.

THE BENEFITS OF BUILDING WITH US

We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity. We believe everyone on the team should have a stake in what we’re building. Benefits vary by region to make sure you're covered in the ways that matter most. In the US, that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) and flexible spending accounts.

Regardless of where you live, everyone at the company can utilize flexible time off. And while we work remotely, our Atlanta office is always open if you ever want a place to work or meet up with teammates.

APPLY ANYWAY

At the company, we know game-changers don’t always come wrapped in a “perfect” resume. Years of experience? Every single bullet point checked? Meh. That’s not what drives us.

What does matter?

• Grit.

• Curiosity.

• Adaptability.

• And a genuine spark for what we’re building.

So if you’re fired up about our mission but not sure you tick every box - hit that apply button anyway. Use your application to show us how you’ll make an impact here.

We’re always on the lookout for exceptional humans who want to grow, stretch, and build something meaningful with us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The company is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.