Controller

DTN

Controller managing accounting functions for DTN, a global data and technology company. Leading financial reporting and internal controls to support company growth.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $155,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls while leading accounting functions and teams in a complex environment. Proven ability to drive process improvements, system implementations, and strategic financial partnerships.

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US GAAP ExpertiseFinancial ReportingInternal Controls ManagementTeam LeadershipProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

General Ledger ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableRevenue RecognitionAudit ManagementFinancial AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentContract ReviewSaaS AccountingAutomation Initiatives

Soft Skills

Strategic PartnershipProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunicationStakeholder Management

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingBig 4 ExperienceCompliance FrameworksFinancial StrategyM&A Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the accounting function, including General Ledger, Billing, Collections (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Sales Support.
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
Maintain a scalable and efficient accounting operating model to support DTN’s growth.
Ensure consistent application of accounting policies, strong internal controls, and effective governance.
Partner with Finance leadership to shape financial strategy, reporting, and governance priorities.
Provide clear, actionable insights on financial performance, risks, and trade-offs to support business decision-making.
Translate complex accounting topics into business-relevant guidance for senior stakeholders.
Own DTN’s technical accounting framework, including policy development and application of evolving standards (e.g., ASC 606).
Oversee review of complex and non-standard contracts, ensuring appropriate revenue recognition and accounting treatment.
Lead adoption and implementation of new accounting standards.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, owning audit strategy, execution, and outcomes.
Strengthen and scale DTN’s internal control environment, ensuring compliance and future readiness.
Proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
Drive process simplification, standardization, and automation across accounting operations.
Partner cross-functionally on system implementations, integrations, and data governance, ensuring accounting requirements are embedded early.
Lead accounting support for M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, and purchase accounting.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
Set clear expectations and operating rhythms that drive accountability, efficiency, and quality.
Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional partnership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) and corporate roles.
Proven experience supporting or managing accounting functions in a complex environment (SaaS experience preferred).
Strong expertise in US GAAP, including revenue recognition standards.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic partner to leadership, rather than just a functional expert.
Experience participating in or leading audits, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
Track record of driving process improvement, system implementation, and automation initiatives.
Emerging or proven leadership capability with experience building and developing teams in a scaling organization.
Exceptional judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex and ambiguous environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Unlimited PTO
Flexible working hours
Remote work model (position dependent)
Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
6% 401K matching
Unlimited access to 13k+ courses via learning platform to support employee career advancement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)