Controller

Metabase

Controller managing accounting and financial operations for a data analytics company. Overseeing audits, tax, payments, and expense management.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in core accounting functions, including full-cycle month-end and quarter-end close processes, while managing external auditor relationships and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SaaS revenue recognition. Strong investigative and organizational skills are essential for resolving discrepancies and managing tax and expense systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active CPAUS GAAP ExpertiseFull-Cycle Month End CloseMulti-Entity AccountingEnd-to-End Audit Management

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Hard Skills

SaaS Revenue RecognitionStock Based CompensationInternational AccountingPayments ManagementExpense Management

Soft Skills

Strong Investigative SkillsHigh Bar For AccuracyStrong Organizational SkillsLow Ego Attitude

Tools & Technologies

Corporate Card SystemExpense System

Certifications & Qualifications

Active CPA

Industry Keywords

Core AccountingAudit ManagementTax ManagementDiscrepancy ResolutionStartup ExperienceBig 4 Audit Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own core accounting and audit
Manage tax, payments, and expense management
Own external auditor relationship
Investigate and resolve discrepancies
Coordinate information requests internally
Manage external tax accountants
Run payment cycle
Own corporate card / expense system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seasoned accountant with an active CPA
Expertise with US GAAP
SaaS revenue recognition
Stock based compensation
Multi-entity / international accounting
Owned full-cycle month end close / quarter end close processes
Managed audits end-to-end
Prior experience in a startup and / or big 4 audit a plus
Undergraduate qualification in accounting, finance, or a rigorous quantitative field
Strong investigative skills
High bar for accuracy
Strong organizational skills
Low ego attitude
Based in the US

Benefits

Comp & perks

meaningful equity
comprehensive US benefits package
fully employer-covered medical insurance
fully employer-covered dental insurance
fully employer-covered vision insurance
75% coverage for dependents
401(k) with employer match available after the first 30 days
flexible paid time off including sick time
asynchronous, remote-first environment