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ForusForusNew York, NY

Controller

First dedicated accounting hire responsible for closing the books, owning the GL, implementing controls and systems, and building the accounting function from the ground up at a fast-growing AI healthcare startup.

200k – 300k/yr
On-site5+ YOEFinance & Accounting

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own core accounting operations end-to-end, including monthly close, GL, AP/AR, payroll, tax, and technical accounting
  • Design and document the controls, policies, and processes of a best-in-class accounting function
  • Drive technical accounting decisions across revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, multi-entity reporting, and capitalization policies
  • Evaluate and implement the tools and systems (ERP, AP/AR, payroll, and adjacent platforms)
  • Partner with Strategic Finance to produce the monthly reporting package, board materials, and investor reporting
  • Work with Legal and Operations to structure contracts, pricing, and financial controls

Requirements

  • CPA with 5–10 years of accounting experience, including Big 4 or equivalent audit experience
  • Demonstrated experience implementing modern financial systems and ERPs — QuickBooks, NetSuite, Ramp, Bill, Rippling, or similar
  • Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, and technical accounting
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Track record of moving quickly, finding shortcuts, and going to unreasonable lengths to deliver on goals
  • High NPS with former teammates

Nice-to-Haves

  • Stood up an accounting function from scratch at an early-stage or hyper-scaling company

Skills

CPAUS GAAPNetSuiteQuickbooksRampBill.ComRipplingErp ImplementationFinancial ControlsTechnical Accounting
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