Corporate Controller

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