What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at ShipIn Systems?
About ShipIn
ShipIn Systems is redefining how the maritime industry understands, manages, and reduces operational risk. Our AI-powered visual fleet intelligence platform connects onboard video with shore-based teams, turning everyday vessel operations into actionable insight that helps prevent incidents before they escalate.
We work with many of the world’s leading shipowners and operators to bring greater visibility, accountability, and learning into daily operations at sea. The result is safer crews, stronger performance, and smarter decision-making across global fleets.
If you’re drawn to complex, real-world industries and want to build technology that changes behavior and improves safety at scale, join us.
About the Role
We're looking for a hands-on, experienced Finance Controller to join ShipIn's finance team and take full ownership of our accounting operations, financial reporting, and control environment.
This is a critical role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment and is excited to help build a strong finance infrastructure while supporting the company's continued global growth. You'll be deeply involved in everything from day-to-day accounting and monthly close to consolidations, process improvement, and scaling our systems and controls as we grow.
What You'll Do
- Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, and be accountable for accurate, timely reporting across the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
- Manage multicurrency consolidations and intercompany accounting across our global entities
- Oversee accruals, prepaids, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, and support revenue recognition processes
- Review and guide journal entries and accounting treatments
- Work closely with external accounting firms and auditors
- Develop and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting processes
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other applicable regulations
- Support payroll, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and accounting KPIs
- Help scale finance processes, automation, and operational infrastructure as we grow
What We're Looking For
- CPA qualification with 5 years of relevant experience
- Audit background, preferably Big 4
- Strong hands-on experience managing monthly close processes
- Experience working in SaaS or technology companies
- Strong understanding of US GAAP
- Advanced Excel skills and an analytical mindset
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice to Have
- Experience in a startup or high-growth environment
- Experience working with global entities and multicurrency environments
- Knowledge of US and international tax processes and compliance
- Experience leveraging AI tools and automation solutions within finance and accounting workflows