# Controller

**Company:** [Alchemy](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/alchemy)
**Location:** New York, NY, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $200k – $265k/yr
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** US GAAP, NetSuite, orb, zip, ramp, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Internal Controls, multi-entity consolidation, multi-currency consolidation, tax compliance, audit
**Posted:** 2026-08-03

> The Controller will build and lead Alchemy’s end-to-end accounting function, overseeing global operations, close, reporting, controls, systems, tax, and technical accounting. The role requires 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, public accounting and high-growth technology experience, and strong people leadership.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Set the strategy and long-term direction for the accounting function, systems, and team.
- Own general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting, and complex multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations for global operations.
- Lead timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Ensure financial statements and accounting practices comply with **US GAAP** and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Build and optimize the financial technology stack, including **NetSuite**, **Orb**, **Zip**, and **Ramp**.
- Develop policies, procedures, and controls supporting financial accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and risk management.
- Oversee tax planning, compliance, and preparation with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Manage relationships with accounting firms, auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providers.
- Develop reporting and partner with Finance on Board and investor reporting.
- Lead technical accounting and strategic initiatives, including revenue recognition, vendor analysis, and customer analysis.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, People, Engineering, and Product.
- Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing accounting team.

## Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Head of Accounting, Accounting Director, or similar.
- Public accounting experience and meaningful in-house experience at a high-growth technology company.
- Strong ownership of accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, consolidations, financial reporting, and close processes.
- Deep technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP and complex business transactions.
- Experience building scalable accounting systems, processes, policies, and internal controls.
- Audit-readiness experience, including documentation, controls, reporting infrastructure, and close discipline.
- Strong business judgment and ability to connect accounting work to company strategy.
- Hands-on operating style in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.
- Strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills.
- People leadership experience developing and scaling accounting teams.

## Nice to Haves
- CPA strongly preferred.
- Experience at a high-growth startup or later-stage private company, ideally Series C, D, or E.
- NetSuite experience.
- Experience with billing, procurement, and expense management systems.
- Experience with crypto, digital assets, blockchain, or Web3.
- Experience managing external tax, technical accounting, M&A, audit, or advisory partners.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary of **$200,000–$265,000**, plus equity.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Gym reimbursement.
- Home office build-out budget.
- In-office group meals.
- Commuter benefits.
- Flexible time off.
- Wellbeing and mental health benefits.
- Learning and development stipend.
- Company-sponsored conferences and events.
- HSA and FSA plans.
- Fertility benefits.
- 401(k).

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