SaaS Controller

If you are looking for a well-paying hybrid Controller position located in New York, NY, with EQUITY, AND you have a CPA, Public Accounting foundation, and at least 7 years of SaaS technical accounting experience, then this job could be the one you have been waiting for!

A high-growth, subscription-based organization is seeking a strategic and hands-on accounting leader to oversee technical accounting, financial operations, and the continued buildout of a scalable accounting infrastructure. This role will serve as a key partner to executive leadership while leading a growing accounting team and preparing the organization for future scale, audit complexity, and evolving compliance requirements.

This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building processes and teams, and can balance technical depth with operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting under U.S. GAAP, including expertise in revenue recognition, lease accounting, and complex compensation structures

• Manage and mentor a growing accounting team across general accounting and operational accounting functions

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while driving automation, efficiency, and improved reporting accuracy

• Maintain and optimize the company’s ERP environment and accounting systems infrastructure

• Lead external audit coordination and ensure ongoing audit readiness across the organization

• Support entity structure, compliance, and tax coordination activities alongside external advisors

• Partner cross-functionally with Finance and operational leadership to improve reporting consistency and data integrity

• Design and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable operational procedures

• Oversee domestic and international accounting processes as the business continues to expand

• Build scalable processes across order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and record-to-report cycles

• Serve as a strategic accounting partner to executive leadership, supporting operational and financial decision-making

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance within the accounting organization

Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred

• 10 years of progressive accounting experience with strong technical accounting exposure

• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and complex business transactions

• Experience leading audits and working with external auditors and executive leadership

• Experience in high-growth, multi-entity, or complex operating environments preferred

• Strong systems and process improvement mindset, including ERP optimization experience

• Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and scale accounting operations

• Combination of public accounting and industry experience highly preferred

What you get:

Great compensation package and Equity, along with a hybrid schedule

• High-impact leadership opportunity with strong executive visibility

• Ability to help shape and scale the accounting infrastructure of a growing organization

• Blend of technical accounting, operational leadership, and strategic business partnership

• Fast-paced and collaborative environment with strong growth potential

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on systems, processes, and organizational scalability

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