
Controller
Mezmo
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Own the monthly close and general ledger, ensuring accurate, timely financials
- Oversee billing, revenue, AR, AP, and cash management, with support from contractors and external partners
- Manage the outsourced accounting firm and hold vendors accountable to clear timelines and quality standards
- Own banking relationships and cash controls, including monthly compliance and certifications
- Coordinate payroll through an external vendor, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Own commission calculations and entries for Sales and Customer Success
- Maintain and own the cap table in Carta, including option grants, exercises, cancellations, and 409A coordination
- Manage corporate insurance programs and key compliance items
- Support state and federal tax filings in partnership with external advisors
- Lead and manage third-party consultants, providing direction, prioritization, and quality control
- Improve accounting processes and reduce complexity over time—bringing order and stability first, then efficiency
- Partner closely with the VP of Finance to support a lean, technology-forward finance function as the business scales
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including time as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Accounting Manager, or similar.
- Experience working in a high-growth SaaS, tech, or VC-backed company, ideally on a lean finance team.
- Hands-on ownership of day-to-day accounting, including AP, payroll oversight, revenue support, commissions, and general ledger work.
- Experience managing cap tables and equity administration (Carta experience preferred).
- Comfortable using systems such as Bill.com, Ramp, Zip, or other cloud-based accounting systems.
- Experience owning banking relationships, credit facilities, and compliance or audit-related requirements.
- Working knowledge of state and local tax compliance, with experience partnering with external tax providers.
- A track record of simplifying processes, improving accuracy, and keeping things moving in fast-paced environments.
- Experience managing or coordinating consultants, contractors, or outsourced partners.
- Clear, practical communicator who partners well with finance leadership, cross-functional teams, and outside advisors.
- Comfortable stepping into an execution-focused role that blends hands-on work with light team leadership.
- Interest in broader business partnership or FP&A exposure is a plus.
Benefits
- Equity participation
- Competitive benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
general ledgerbillingaccounts receivableaccounts payablecash managementpayroll oversightcommission calculationscap table managementtax complianceprocess improvement
Soft skills
communicationleadershiporganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingaccountabilityprioritizationadaptabilityexecution-focusedpartnership