Our client is a venture-backed Technology company looking for a hands-on Controller to lead bothaccounting and core finance operations.

This role is structured as a contract-to-hire engagement, with the expectation of full-time conversion based on mutual fit.

The Controller will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financials while also supportingforecasting, financial visibility, and day-to-day decision-making across the business.

This is a hands-on role in a lean environment, where the Controller will play a key role in bringing structure, consistency, and clarity to the financial function.

What You'll Own

Accounting & Close

Lead all accounting operations: Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition
Own month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare timely, accurate financial statements

Financial Reporting & Visibility

Build and maintain internal reporting packages for leadership
Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across the organization
Provide insight into financial performance, not just reporting

Planning & Forecasting

Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Analyze variances and help leadership understand drivers of performance
Improve forecasting accuracy over time

Operational Finance

Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Sales, Operations) to align financials with business activity
Translate business activity into financial impact and decision support
Identify areas where process, structure, or visibility needs to improve

Process & Controls

Develop and refine accounting policies and internal controls
Improve workflows and systems to support scale
Ensure readiness for audit and compliance requirements

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as aController in a SaaS environment
Experience owning bothaccounting and finance responsibilities
Ability to operate in alean, fast-moving environment with competing priorities
Comfortable working in aglobally distributed organization
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a role with real ownership, bring structure to a complex environment, and work closely with leadership as the business continues to evolve.

Work Environment

Hybrid role withperiodic in-person collaboration required in the Peninsula area
Candidates must bebased in the San Francisco Bay Area

10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including time as a Controller or equivalent lead role
Deep understanding ofSaaS metrics (ARR, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, etc.)
Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct
Proven working experience as a Controller in a small to mid-size VC backed company
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (advanced degree a plus)
CPA or CMA preferred
Deep experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

Contract Phase (Initial Engagement):

Hourly rate
No benefits during the contract period

Upon Conversion to Full-Time:

Base salary:$200,000–$220,000 + bonus
Health benefits: 100% employee / 95% dependent coverage
Discretionary PTO
401(k) (no match)
Additional long-term incentive tied to company outcomes

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