Controller

Help build our financial foundation from the ground up.Cynch AI is seeking a controller who is opinionated, collaborative, and forward thinking.You'll work directly with the CEO, have real autonomy over financial operations, and make decisions that directly impact how the company scales. If you're a CPA who's equally comfortable closing the books, managing debt covenants, and selecting the right ERP, this role gives you the scope to do your best work.Core ResponsibilitiesGAAP Accounting and ComplianceOwn the month-end close and produce accurate, timely GAAP financials for both entitiesMaintain accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP documentationHandle technical accounting including revenue recognition, accruals, consolidations, and debt accountingFinancial Audit ManagementLead the annual auditPrepare schedules and supporting documentationMaintain audit readiness year-roundBudgetingOversee the budgeting process and reconciliationMonitor budget-to-actuals and forecast updatesSurface risks, variances, and potential issuesFinancial OperationsOversee AP and AR workflowsEnsure accurate coding, approvals, and timely processingManage vendor onboarding, purchasing policies, and spend controlsPayroll ManagementManage multi-state payroll with external providersCoordinate compliance for registrations, payroll tax, and sales and use taxCash, Debt, and Working Capital ManagementOwn short-term cash forecasting and liquidity reportingAnalyze working capital trendsMaintain venture debt and seller note schedulesTrack interest, covenants, and payment schedulesWe need someone who can build our financial foundation from the ground up.You'll own the complete accounting operation for a scaling startup: month-end close, GAAP financials, audit management, multi-state payroll, cash forecasting, and the systems that make it all work. This isn't about maintaining what exists—you'll be evaluating, implementing, and improving our entire financial stack while keeping us audit-ready and compliant across multiple entities and states.You'll work directly with the CEO, have full autonomy over financial operations, and make decisions that directly impact how the company scales. If you're a CPA who's equally comfortable closing the books, managing debt covenants, and selecting the right ERP, this role gives you the scope to do your best work.Systems and Financial StackEvaluate, select, and implement financial systems including GL or ERP, billing, AP, and payrollEnsure data integrity and clean system integrationsImprove and streamline financial workflowsCorporate Structure and Filing ManagementMaintain state and local filing requirementsSupport evaluation and optimization of corporate legal structureWho You Are7 years of accounting experienceCPA required (active or inactive); public accounting and startup experience strongly preferredDeep knowledge of GAAP, technical accounting, audits, and multi-entity consolidationExperience with payroll, AP and AR, and multi-state complianceStrong grasp of cash flow, debt structures, and workin105 capital mechanicsSystems-oriented builder who enjoys improving processesHands-on, detail-oriented operator comfortable in a fast-moving environmentWhy Join UsBuild the financial foundation of a scaling companyHigh autonomy with direct CEO partnershipVisible, high-impact role across teamsCompetitive compensation, benefits, and equityCompensationCalifornia pay range: $105k to $192k per yearPay ranges vary by geography

Salary : $105,000 - $192,000