Corporate Controller

Mudflap

Corporate Controller overseeing accounting function at Mudflap, a fintech startup. Ensuring financial integrity and preparing for growth in the trucking industry with a strategic leadership role.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $250,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and scale the global accounting function, overseeing all core areas including general ledger, financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll, and tax.
Manage and develop a team of accounting leaders and professionals, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and growth-oriented culture.
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial statements.
Establish and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and readiness for public company standards (SOX, SEC reporting).
Serve as a key partner in public company readiness efforts, including systems, controls, reporting, and audit infrastructure.
Oversee external audits, tax compliance, and relationships with auditors, advisors, and regulatory bodies.
Provide technical accounting leadership on complex areas (e.g., revenue recognition, financial instruments, equity, international operations).
Drive global accounting operations as the company expands internationally, including multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, RevOps, and Product to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
Support strategic decision-making by providing insights on accounting implications, risks, and opportunities.
Evaluate and implement systems and automation to improve efficiency, scalability, and data integrity (e.g., NetSuite and adjacent tools).

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in high-growth companies.
Proven experience as a Corporate Controller, VP of Accounting, or Head of Accounting, with responsibility for leading and scaling teams.
Strong experience with public companies and/or IPO readiness, including SOX compliance and external reporting.
Background in global accounting operations, including managing international entities and distributed teams.
CPA required; Big 4 or top-tier public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Deep expertise in GAAP, technical accounting, and internal controls.
Experience with modern accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) and building scalable financial infrastructure.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
Hands-on, detail-oriented mindset paired with strategic thinking and the ability to operate at both altitude and depth.
Experience in fintech, payments, or marketplace businesses is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity in a high-growth startup
Multiple health benefit options
Responsible Time Off
401(k) matching
Opportunities and support for major career growth
Annual Company offsite event (Mudfest!)

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportinggeneral ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablepayrolltax complianceGAAPSOX compliancetechnical accountinginternal controls

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentstrategic thinkinginfluencingcross-functional collaborationdetail-orientedaccountabilitygrowth-oriented cultureproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

CPA