Financial Controller

Financial Controller with a mid-sized SaaS company.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Oversee general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation and review
• Manage internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance standards
• Prepare and deliver timely financial reports and covenant compliance packages to lenders
• Manage and develop a small internal accounting team

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Support the CEO with annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modeling
• Conduct variance analysis and develop actionable insights for business unit leaders
• Design and deliver reporting packages and dashboards to senior leadership
• Develop and continuously monitor financial and operational KPIs across departments to drive decision-making

Process Improvement & Systems

• Evaluate and enhance accounting processes to improve efficiency and scalability
• Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools
• Leverage automation and technology to streamline reporting and controls

Collaboration

• Act as a strategic partner to functional leaders ensuring financial visibility and discipline across departments
• Provide financial insights to support pricing strategies, margin optimization, and resource allocation decisions
• Collaborate with leadership to align financial plans with company-wide goals and operational execution

Requirements

• Between 7-15 years of total accounting experience, including leadership of accounting or finance functions and prior Controllership experience preferred
• CPA preferred; public accounting experience strongly valued
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition under ASC 606 and other technical accounting standards
• Experience in a software, SaaS, or recurring-revenue business strongly preferred
• Proven track record managing monthly close processes and preparing financial statements
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ability to lead and manage a small team or external partners with accountability