Controller

AirGarage

Controller building AirGarage’s accounting function for its data-driven parking real estate platform. Leading accrual conversion, ERP migration, tax compliance, audits, and financial reporting.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP revenue recognition, full accrual accounting, and financial statement audits while leading accounting operations and team development in a fast-paced, venture-backed environment.

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CPAGAAP Revenue RecognitionQuickBooks to ERP MigrationFinancial Statement Audit PreparationIndirect Tax Compliance

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Hard Skills

Accrual AccountingReconciliationsFinancial Statement IntegrityChart of Accounts RebuildingData MigrationAccounting OperationsClose ChecklistsRevenue RecognitionMulti-Jurisdiction CompliancePayments-Heavy Business Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Accounting JudgmentBias for ActionMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Modern ERPQuickBooksAutomated System-of-Record Processes

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Venture-Backed CompanyStartup ExperienceIndirect TaxSales TaxRegulatory FeesMarketplace Money Movement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own AirGarage’s accounting function and lead the monthly close.
Own revenue recognition, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll coordination, and financial statement integrity.
Convert the company to full accrual accounting and implement GAAP revenue recognition.
Lead migration from QuickBooks to a modern ERP, including selection, implementation, data migration, integrations, and change management.
Rebuild the chart of accounts for location-level, team-level, and corporate reporting.
Connect accounting systems with transaction data and operational systems to create a single source of truth.
Manage indirect tax, parking taxes, regulatory fees, and multi-jurisdiction sales/use tax compliance.
Establish controls and processes to prepare for the first financial statement audit.
Manage, mentor, and develop the in-house accounting team.
Partner with Operations, Sales, and Product on billing, collections, revenue sharing, and reporting accuracy.
Deliver timely monthly financial statements and supporting schedules to leadership, the board, and investors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA (or equivalent rigor) with strong command of GAAP, especially transactional or marketplace revenue recognition.
Experience as the senior-most accounting owner—Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director of Accounting—at a venture-backed company during rapid growth.
Experience leading a migration from QuickBooks to a modern ERP.
Experience converting cash-basis or hybrid books to full accrual accounting.
Experience preparing for and completing financial statement audits.
Ability to work with data teams, data pipelines, and automated system-of-record processes.
Hands-on accounting operations experience, including close checklists and reconciliations.
Experience with multi-location, multi-jurisdiction, revenue-share, or payments-heavy businesses.
Strong accounting judgment, bias for action, and willingness to work hands-on in a lean team.
Big Four or top regional firm foundation plus startup operating experience strongly preferred.
Indirect tax, sales tax, regulatory fee, payment processor, marketplace money movement, and modern accounting tools experience strongly preferred.
Ability to work long hours, including nights and weekends.
Willingness to travel approximately six weeks per year for offsites, location launches, and in-person onboarding.
Successful completion of a background check and employment verification required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship status is addressed in the application.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity: Have a stake in the business that you’re helping to build and grow.
Work remotely from wherever you like within North America.
Health insurance covering 85% of medical, dental, and vision plans for the primary employee and 50% for dependents.
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents.
Laptop and additional home office equipment.
Unlimited PTO with a minimum requirement of 10 days per year.
401k retirement savings program.
Team off-sites approximately two times per year.
Optional recurring book club through BookGarage.
Opportunities to grow with the company.
Opportunity to transform how real estate is used in cities.
Diverse and inclusive team environment.