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.
About the job
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
CPA, US GAAP, NetSuite, Quickbooks, Ramp, Bill.Com, Rippling, Erp Implementation, Financial Controls, Technical Accounting
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