Controller

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead our core accounting function and strengthen our financial infrastructure and our team as we continue to grow. This is a senior finance leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP while maintaining a robust system of accounting policies, controls, and processes.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can balance strategic oversight with active involvement in day-to-day accounting operations with a strong bent toward people leadership. The Controller will partner closely with cross-functional leaders, support business scalability, and oversee critical functions including month-end close, payroll, indirect taxes, and statutory compliance.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting

- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely periodic financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

- Lead and manage the month-end and year-end close processes

- Enhance and optimize accounting and financial reporting systems

- Serve as NetSuite System Administrator (strongly preferred)

- Support revenue recognition and customer invoicing processes, ideally within a professional services or consulting environment

Technical Accounting & Controls

- Establish and maintain well-documented accounting policies and procedures

- Research and provide guidance on technical accounting matters related to contracts and business agreements

- Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk

- Ensure alignment between financial systems and evolving business processes

Compliance & Audit

- Lead annual financial audits and coordinate external audit activities

- Oversee the preparation and filing of income tax, gross receipts tax, and sales tax returns

- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and reporting requirements

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)

- CPA strongly preferred; CMA a plus

- 5-7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally within a small to mid-sized, high-growth organization

- Demonstrated experience managing external audits

- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting

- Hands-on ERP experience; NetSuite administration strongly preferred

- Proven ability to effectively lead and develop accounting teams

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

- Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Requirements

- Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, and leadership teams

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes are still being built and ambiguity is expected

- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to dive into the details while also maintaining strategic oversight

- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn, adopt, and optimize new tools and technologies

- Flexible and resilient, with the ability to navigate shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and frequent context switching

Key Competencies:

- Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail.

- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

- Strong leadership skills with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.

- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment — energized by constant motion rather than drained by it

- Builds strong relationships and partnerships across the organization, as well as the finance team

- Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and drive continuous improvement.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize effectively.

Other Things We Look For:

- Willingness and ability to work l