Own the monthly close process end-to-end — identify opportunities to make it faster and more accurate, then execute on them
Lead all accounting workstreams through M&A activity, including purchase accounting (ASC 805), opening balance sheets, and financial integration — this is active, recurring work across multiple deals, not a one-time event
Manage multi-entity consolidations, multi-currency accounting, and international statutory compliance across a footprint that continues to grow through acquisition
Build and strengthen internal controls, systems, and processes that scale with the company's growth — and position us well for future audit and financing events
Drive cross-functional partnership with FP&A, RevOps, Legal, and functional leadership — translating complex accounting topics into clear financial insights that inform real decisions
Develop and grow the accounting team, building toward the scale and structure the business needs

Requirements

Active CPA license — this is non-negotiable
8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful time in public accounting — Big 4 or large regional firm strongly preferred
Prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller at a SaaS or tech company — you need to have sat in this seat before
Hands-on M&A experience, specifically purchase accounting (ASC 805) — you've led these workstreams, not supported them from the sidelines
Strong technical accounting knowledge across ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 350, multi-entity consolidations, and international accounting
Experience building or materially improving internal controls in a scaling company
Experience leading an external audit process — you've owned the relationship with auditors and managed the process end-to-end
People management experience — you've led or mentored an accounting team
ERP proficiency, with Intacct experience strongly preferred
Based in the Eastern Timezone — this role is fully remote

Benefits

Offers Equity
Offers Bonus

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

purchase accountingASC 805ASC 606ASC 718ASC 350multi-entity consolidationsinternational accountinginternal controlsexternal audit processpeople management

Soft Skills

cross-functional partnershiptranslating complex topicsteam developmentleadershipmentoring

Certifications

CPA license