Controller

Stepful

Controller at Stepful overseeing GL, payroll, and audits within their Finance team. Establishing scalable accounting operations while ensuring compliance and accuracy for financial statements.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own all aspects of accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and tax compliance
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
Lead preparation for and management of annual external audits with Big 4 accounting firm
Oversee revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASC 606, ensuring accuracy for B2C and B2B subscription usage models
Manage GL reconciliations and maintaining internal controls to ensure financial integrity
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements, including timely and accurate preparation of tax filings
Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with audit requirements
Optimize accounting workflows and documentation for scalability
Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other external partners
Oversee an in-house and outsourced team of accounting professionals, including overseeing accounting operations for a recent acquisition
Lead ongoing accounting ERP implementation with Rillet
Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA with 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
Track record of hiring, training, and developing high performing teams
Public accounting background (Big 4 preferred) with direct audit experience.
Experience in high-growth venture-backed companies (ideally Series B–D stage)
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, and internal control frameworks
Proven track record of successfully preparing a company for Big 4 audits
Hands-on operational accounting skills with ability to dive into details while managing strategic initiatives
Strong ERP experience (Rillet is a plus) and ability to lead system implementations
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Open vacation policy, including:
Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
Stepful closed the last week of December
15 work-from-anywhere days
10 public holidays observed for 2026

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Hard Skills & Tools

GLAPARpayrollrevenue recognitiontax compliancefinancial statementsinternal controlsbudgetingfinancial analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentorganizational skillsrelationship managementprocess improvementstrategic initiative managementattention to detailmulti-taskingcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

CPA