Controller
Schoolinks
United States Posted October 7, 2026
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Salary Range
$130,000 - $165,000
Job Description
Join our team as a Controller, where you will own the accounting function and serve as a key partner to the CFO and executive team. You will manage the accounting team and be responsible for all aspects of the company's financial operations, reporting, and compliance. This role requires a proactive, data-driven, and fast-paced individual with a deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS accounting.
- Own the accounting function and manage the accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Lead the annual audit process, manage relationships with external auditors, and ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, and manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and treasury functions.
- Data-driven & operationally minded – approaches problems analytically, leverages data to inform decisions, and continuously looks for ways to improve processes and efficiency
- Proactive – actively identifies issues before they become problems, seeks process improvements, and drives initiatives without waiting for direction
- Fast-paced – comfortable working in a dynamic startup environment where priorities shift and speed matters. Can make decisions and execute on timelines measured in days and weeks, not months
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences
- A collaborative partner – works effectively across departments, communicates clearly with non-finance stakeholders, and builds strong relationships throughout the organization
- Experience managing external audits and implementing internal controls
- Proficiency with accounting and related systems (NetSuite, SalesForce, Ramp) and Excel
- Technical – deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS accounting. Comfortable diving into the details of ERP systems, financial tools, and automation opportunities
- CPA required; Big 4 or national firm experience strongly preferred
- Growth-oriented – excited by the opportunity to grow with the company, take on increasing responsibility, and potentially step into a VP Finance or CFO role over time
- Experience at a venture-backed SaaS company (Series A through C preferred)
- We are seeking a Controller who is a proven leader with a track record of building and scaling accounting operations at PE and/or venture-backed SaaS companies
- Track record of process improvement and systems implementation
- Hands-on – not afraid to roll up sleeves and execute, whether it's reconciling accounts, preparing board materials, or debugging a reporting issue. We need someone who leads from the front and models an all-hands-on-deck culture
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
- Deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS subscription business models
- Accountable – takes ownership of outcomes, meets deadlines consistently, and fosters a culture of accountability within the team
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
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