# Controller

**Company:** [Nominal](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/nominal)
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $180k – $210k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** US GAAP, ASC 606, ERP Systems, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Technical Accounting, CPA, Cost Accounting Standards, Far, Ifrs, Multi-Entity Accounting
**Posted:** 2026-06-29

> Build and lead the accounting function from the ground up as Nominal's first Controller. Own financial reporting, establish policies and controls, drive revenue recognition and cost accounting, support international expansion, and prepare the company for scale through audits and team building. Requires CPA, 8+ years experience, and deep US GAAP expertise.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead the controllership function: Own integrity of financial reporting, including financial statements, month- and year-end close, technical accounting, and compliance with US GAAP.
- Establish accounting policies that support new products and customer contracts.
- Build accounting infrastructure: Design and implement scalable processes, technological & financial systems, internal controls, and documentation.
- Own operational accounting: Lead day-to-day operations across AP, AR, billing, expense management, treasury, and cash management; improve automation and efficiency.
- Drive financial visibility: Develop revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost accounting, and reporting processes for insights into performance, margins, customer profitability, and resource allocation. Maintain aligned chart of accounts.
- Own accounting technology stack and improve integrations across ERP, CRM, billing, payroll, and expense platforms.
- Support international expansion: Build processes for multi-entity operations, international consolidations, FX, and coordination with external partners.
- Partner with leadership: Serve as accounting expert on technical matters, strategic initiatives, and business decision-making.
- Prepare for scale: Lead external audits, strengthen governance and internal controls, and build the accounting organization, processes, systems, and team.

## Requirements
- Active CPA with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or high-growth startup experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, financial reporting, internal controls, audit management, and accounting systems.
- Experience researching and applying technical accounting guidance to new business situations.
- Controller mindset: Comfortable owning accounting policy, designing controls, making judgment calls, building the team, and serving as the accounting authority.
- Ownership mentality: Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution; solve problems without established processes.
- Systems builder: Thrive creating infrastructure; design scalable, automated processes.
- Cross-functional leader: Build partnerships across Finance, Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Legal; communicate complex concepts clearly.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience implementing and optimizing ERP systems and tools like Ramp, Stripe, Bill, Coupa; familiarity with Anrok, Rillet, Campfire.
- Background in high-growth B2B SaaS with recurring revenue models, deployment modalities, gross margin analysis, operational metrics, and startup finance.
- Experience with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), indirect rate structures, government contract accounting, and defense-related financial operations.
- Experience supporting international entities, multi-entity consolidations, FX accounting, transfer pricing, IFRS; partnering with external firms across jurisdictions.
- Experience joining an early-stage company or building an accounting function from the ground up.

## Compensation
- Base pay range: $180,000 – $210,000 per year.
- Benefits: 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance; unlimited PTO and sick leave; free lunch, snacks, and coffee; professional development stipend; in-office hardware lab with $250 project stipend; annual company retreat.

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