Controller; SaaS

Controller AI-Driven SaaS:
Build the Accounting Function from the Ground Up (Salary up to $320K)

Salary: $270,000 - $320,000 per year.

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Founded just a few years ago and based in San Francisco, we are an AI research and development company on a mission to build the next generation of human‑machine collaboration tools. We specialize in Gen AI‑driven software, combining advanced language models with human ingenuity to push the limits of what development teams can accomplish. We move fast, think big, and believe the best work happens when brilliant people and intelligent systems work together.

• Competitive Compensation:
  Up to $320K base salary (DOE) + equity
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• High-Impact Role:
  Own the entire accounting function at a hyper‑growth company
• Build from Scratch:
  Rare opportunity to design systems, controls, and processes from the ground up
• Cutting‑Edge Environment:
  Work alongside top engineers and operators building transformative AI technology
• Hybrid
  
  Schedule:
  
  San Francisco office with flexibility
• Professional Growth:
  Direct exposure to Big 4 audit process, international expansion, and board‑level reporting

• Own the full monthly and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting packages, and variance analyses
• Partner with department leaders to review results and key business drivers
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and all accounting policies

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606 across self‑serve and enterprise motions, including usage‑based billing, plan migrations, and hybrid pricing
• Partner with FP&A and Revenue Operations to reconcile financial data to operating metrics including ARR, NRR, and cohort retention

• Partner with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Provide financial insights to support pricing decisions and strategic initiatives
• Support board reporting, investor updates, and diligence requests

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management
• Manage multi‑entity and multi‑currency accounting, including intercompany transactions and transfer pricing

• Lead the transition from Quick Books to a more sophisticated ERP (e.g., Rillet, Campfire)
• Establish, document, and enforce accounting policies and procedures
• Build scalable processes to support rapid growth in headcount and transaction volume

• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and coordinate federal, state, and international tax compliance
• Oversee sales tax and VAT obligations across jurisdictions and coordinate R&D tax credit studies

• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls appropriate for a fast‑growing international company
• Drive the company's first Big 4 audit to successful completion

• Recruit, manage, and develop the accounting team with a focus on mentorship and high performance
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration

• CPA required, BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years owning or co‑owning the full accounting function
• Public accounting experience, Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred
• Direct experience with SaaS or subscription revenue models and ASC 606 compliance
• Experience managing external audit relationships, ideally including a company's first institutional audit
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, including multi‑entity and international accounting
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team while also being a hands‑on contributor
• Proven ability to partner with and influence cross‑functional stakeholders at all levels
• Experience or strong background in leveraging AI tools to improve accounting…