Controller
Cardlytics
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Serve as the company’s senior accounting leader with full ownership of the controllership function, including financial reporting, technical accounting, revenue, tax, treasury, and corporate accounting
- Set the vision and operating model for accounting, ensuring alignment with business strategy, operational needs, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain ultimate accountability for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the company’s financial statements
- Oversee the global close and consolidation process through team leadership, ensuring rigor, scalability, and continuous improvement
- Own the company’s SEC reporting strategy and governance, including oversight and final review of all external filings and disclosures
- Act as the primary accounting liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies, driving an efficient and high-quality audit process
- Provide executive oversight of technical accounting matters, including review and approval of conclusions on complex or non-routine transactions and adoption of new accounting standards
- Own the design, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX), ensuring a strong and scalable control environment
- Oversee tax strategy, compliance, and reporting, in partnership with external advisors
- Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity management, capital planning, and banking relationships
- Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing accounting organization, establishing clear structure, accountability, and succession planning across teams
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Legal, Sales, and the People Team to support business initiatives and ensure appropriate accounting treatment
- Provide financial leadership and insight to support strategic decision-making and operational execution across the organization
- Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and policies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and financial data integrity
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
- 12-15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company and/or Big 4 experience
- Significant leadership experience overseeing multiple accounting functions in a complex organization
- Experience navigating complex accounting disclosures and internal control discussions within a Board or Audit Committee setting.
- Deep expertise in GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls (SOX)
- Proven ability to operate at a strategic level while maintaining strong operational oversight
- Experience working with a suite of finance systems including ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and financial reporting tools (e.g., Workiva)
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off plus company holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance begins on your first day
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plan also includes a student loan debt repayment option
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Educational assistance for continuing education
- Lifestyle Spending Account for physical, emotional, and financial wellness (like gym memberships, home down payments, art classes, park passes, and more!)
- Complimentary Calm app subscriptions to support employee mental health and wellbeing
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingtechnical accountingrevenue recognitiontax compliancetreasury operationsinternal controlsGAAPSEC reportingaudit processesfinancial data integrity
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingoperational oversightcross-functional collaborationteam developmentaccountabilitysuccession planningcommunicationcontinuous improvementproblem-solving
Certifications
CPA