What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at glossgenius?
About GlossGenius
GlossGenius is building an ecosystem enabling entrepreneurs to succeed. We empower small business owners to focus on being creators, not admins, by offering a range of business management tools including booking and scheduling, marketing, analytics, payment processing and much more.
Over 100,000 small business owners have chosen to rely on GlossGenius every day to run their entire set of business operations. Joining its powerful, intuitive platform with its vibrant, distinguished brand, GlossGenius is the ideal combination of a fintech, SMB software, and consumer company all in one.
About the Role
As the Controller at GlossGenius, you will be a key financial leader during a period of significant scaling, serving as the steward of our financial operations and reporting. You will own the entire accounting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial insights to support strategic decision-making and continued growth.
This role is based in New York.
What You'll Do
- Financial Reporting & Close: Oversee the entire accounting process, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting, managing the complex monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- GAAP Compliance & Audit: Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement) in strict compliance with GAAP
- Manage the annual financial audit process, coordinating with external auditors and providing necessary documentation to ensure a flawless audit
- Internal Controls & Systems: Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets, mitigate financial risk, and ensure systems are scalable
- Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of accounting systems (e.g., ERP solutions like NetSuite) to support rapid business growth
- Compliance & Tax: Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate tax reporting and compliance, including Canadian tax considerations (e.g., GST/HST, corporate income tax, payroll remittances, etc.)
- Equity Administration: Own the company's equity administration process, ensuring the integrity of the cap table, including compliance with 409a valuations and other legal, tax, and regulatory requirements related to stock options and grants
- Automation & AI Integration: Proactively integrate AI tools and intelligent automation into accounting workflows to maximize efficiency, reduce human error, and accelerate the financial close
- Leadership: Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering a high performance culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years as a Controller in a high growth startup
- CPA or equivalent professional certification is required
- Deep expertise in GAAP with proven experience in maintaining GAAP-compliant records for a SaaS, Fintech, or technology business (including ASC 606 revenue recognition)
- Clear track record of success in building scalable financial processes and systems from the ground up and managing a full-cycle audit process
- Direct experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., machine learning, OCR, RPA) to automate core accounting functions (AP/AR, reconciliation, data entry)
- Experience managing equity administration/Cap Table management and 409A valuations (e.g., Carta, Shareworks)
- Proficiency with a major ERP system
- Analytical thinker with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills with a track record of effectively partnering with cross-functional teams
The starting base salary for this role in New York, California, and Washington is between $200,000-$275,000 target equity benefits. The base salary offered is dependent upon many factors including skills, experience, location, and education. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Additionally, this role is currently eligible to participate in GlossGenius’s equity plan as well as a range of health & wellbeing, retirement savings, and other benefits within our total rewards offering.
At GlossGenius, we celebrate our differences and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel supported and empowered to do their best work. We believe this benefits not only our employees but our product, customers, and community as well. GlossGenius is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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