Controller
SchooLinks
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Direct and scale the accounting function, including recruiting, performance management, coaching, and succession planning to ensure depth and continuity within the team
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
- Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and other relevant accounting guidance
- Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports
- Lead the annual audit process and manage relationships with external auditors
- Build, implement, and maintain internal controls
- Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and treasury functions
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Oversee tax compliance, including federal, state, and local filings
- Lead and develop the accounting team, establishing best practices and professional development opportunities
- Evaluate and implement accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency and scalability
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Experience at a venture-backed SaaS company (Series A through C preferred)
- CPA required; Big 4 or national firm experience strongly preferred
- Deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS subscription business models
- Experience managing external audits and implementing internal controls
- Proficiency with accounting and related systems (NetSuite, SalesForce, Ramp) and Excel
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
- Track record of process improvement and systems implementation
Benefits
- 100% health care coverage for Employee
- 401K with company matching
- Dental & Vision
- Parental Leave
- Subsidized gym membership
- Remote work stipend
- Annual team offsite
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingGAAPASC 606cash flow forecastingtax compliancebudgetingvariance analysisinternal controlsaccounts payableaccounts receivable
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcoachingperformance managementteam developmentprocess improvementrelationship managementsuccession planningpresentation skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
CPA