# Controller, Symmetry
**Company:** [Gusto](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/gusto)
**Location:** Scottsdale, AZ
**Salary:** $158K-$195K
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** NetSuite, US GAAP, Saas Revenue Recognition, ASC 606, Asc 350-40, AI Tools, Avalara, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Parent-Company Reporting
**Posted:** 2026-04-20
> Oversee financial close, reporting, and compliance for Symmetry Software, managing SaaS revenue recognition, NetSuite operations, and AI-driven automation while leading an accounting specialist and partnering with Gusto's finance team. Requires 3+ years as Controller, GAAP proficiency, and bachelor's degree.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities

### Financial Close & Reporting
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, producing GAAP financials and management reports for leadership and Gusto FBOS.
- Prepare monthly flux analyses, including budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance commentary.
- Coordinate with external auditors and Gusto's corporate accounting team for audits and compliance filings.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, controls, and procedures for financial reporting and corporate activities.

### Internally Developed Software (IUS) & CCA Accounting
- Manage accounting for the Internal Use Software (IUS) and Cloud Computing Arrangement (CCA) under ASC 350-40.
- Partner with Engineering and Product on cost classification and track capitalized assets.
- Coordinate amortization in NetSuite and maintain IUS/CCA policies in alignment with Gusto standards.

### NetSuite Partnership & System Utilization
- Serve as the primary Finance stakeholder for NetSuite, ensuring the system is optimized for accounting needs.
- Collaborate with the NetSuite Administrator to evaluate and maintain integrations, such as commission tracking and AP scanning.
- Build NetSuite saved searches, reports, and dashboards to support financial analysis.

### SaaS Revenue & Contract Accounting
- Apply expertise in SaaS revenue recognition to ensure treatment of ARR, usage-based revenue, contract renewals, multi-year deals, and deferred revenue.
- Partner with Sales and Finance to support complex contract negotiations, multi-year pricing structures, and usage reporting and special arrangements.
- Support ARR reporting, quota tracking, and commissions accounting including the buildout of commissions automation through NetSuite or add-on application.

### AI & Process Automation
- Champion the use of AI and automation tools to modernize finance workflows including close processes, reconciliations, reporting, and vendor management.
- Identify and pilot AI tools that reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and increase the pace of financial reporting cycles.

### Compliance, Controls & Tax
- Own the financial components of annual vendor risk assessments.
- Drive compliance with state and local tax jurisdictions using integrated tax software (Avalara).

### Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting Specialist, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous growth.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and department leaders, bringing financial clarity to cross-functional business decisions.

## Requirements
- 3+ years as a Controller or Senior Accounting Manager.
- Proficiency in corporate accounting and GAAP.
- Familiarity with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) in finance workflows.
- Experience with parent-company reporting and consolidations.
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Positive attitude and a desire to learn.
- Strong communication skills; ability to present financial data to non-finance audiences.
- Effective organization and prioritization abilities.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to lead or partner as needed.

## Nice to Have
- NetSuite experience.
- Experience at a SaaS company, knowledge of SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606).
- Experience with IUS and CCA accounting (ASC 350-40) including capitalization policy, lifecycle tracking, and amortization.
- CPA or master’s degree.

## Compensation
- Targeted at $158,000/yr to $195,000/yr in Scottsdale & most major metro locations.
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