Controller

Overview

Chronograph was founded to bring next-generation technology to private capital markets. Through our suite of cloud-based analytics and data management solutions, we help many of the world’s largest and most sophisticated venture capital, private equity, and credit funds understand their investment performance in unprecedented detail, with over $20 trillion of AUM monitored via our solution suite.

At Chronograph, we get to go “behind the scenes” and work directly with investors who are driving some of the most impactful changes across high growth start-ups, global infrastructure and renewable energy, growth equity, and all other private capital strategies. The firm is backed by The Carlyle Group, Nasdaq Inc., and Summit Partners, and has seen continuous rapid growth since its founding in 2016.

The Opportunity

Bring your expertise to a highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and innovative team with a market-leading technology product suite. We are seeking a results-oriented Controller to join our Finance & Accounting team to oversee daily accounting operations, administrate financial statement preparation, and drive audit and tax processes.

You will work closely with stakeholders to maintain and refine scalable accounting processes in accordance with US GAAP, with a focus on control design, international consolidation, and technology optimization. This position will report to the Head of Finance, with engagement across the organization while you grow the accounting team and refine our financial operations.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven, detail-oriented top performer to become directly engaged with several of the world’s most sophisticated private equity investors and produce an immediate impact within a globally-focused financial technology firm.

As a Controller at Chronograph, you will:

• Own and continuously improve accounting operations, including monthly close, GL management, and financial reporting across US and UK entities
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Lead and coordinate annual financial audits and tax filings in partnership with external firms
• Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, ensuring accurate, timely processing and reporting
• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support financial reporting and budgeting processes
• Manage accounting systems and tools (NetSuite, Ramp) and identify opportunities for automation

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including experience at a high growth or software company
• CPA required, prior Big 4 or public accounting background strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and relevant standards (i.e. ASC 606, ASC 985, ASC 842)
• Proven experience managing accounting operations and leading audits / tax processes
• Expert-level knowledge of Netsuite and prior involvement in system implementation / process design
• Exposure to international (UK) or multi-entity environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Why Join Chronograph?

We value creativity, open communication, cutting edge technology, striving for excellence in all things – and having fun along the way. We want you to be happy here for the long-term.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Equity Participation
• 401k
• Unlimited and flexible vacation
• Generous health benefits
• Team week events in HQ (Brooklyn, NY) three times annually for all employees
• Fully-paid parental leave
• ...and more!

Chronograph is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you’re a passionate team player who wants to have an outsized impact on a diverse and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!