Corporate Controller

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead and scale our accounting and financial operations in a fast-growing, private equity-backed SaaS company. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong technical accounting background, experience in SaaS or technology, and familiarity with private equity reporting and lender compliance. This role will be instrumental in building a highly reliable accounting and finance function, working with shared services, and build a team to cater to the existing work environment and future growth. RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounting Operations & Reporting - Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities - Validate monthly license revenue and recognition for other revenue types in accordance with ASC 606 - Prepare journal entries for expense accruals, depreciation/amortization, re-allocations, deferred rent, and more - Perform detailed reviews of the General Ledger and maintain balance sheet reconciliations - Validate subscription, unit, and service revenue and make necessary adjustments - Act as Finance approver for all employee expense reports via Concur - Manage AR aging and collaborate with Client Success to resolve overdue invoices and determine quarterly allowance adjustments - Oversee cash management for domestic and foreign bank accounts, including weekly payment approvals and monthly reconciliations - Monitor banking covenants for compliance and prepare lender reporting packages - Coordinate annual audits across jurisdictions (U.S., U.K., Netherlands), and support tax and audit preparation with external advisors Strategic Finance Support - Prepare standard weekly, monthly and quarterly investor reporting - Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis - Contribute to strategic initiatives including M&A due diligence, international expansion, and system implementations - Recommend, document, and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures - Research and resolve accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP Systems & Process Improvement - Administer the accounting tech stack including ERP, billing, and AP (Sage Intacct, Maxio, Tipalti) - Lead projects to increase efficiency and automation of accounting operations - Assess and improve ERP systems and financial tech tools to support scale and growth - File monthly sales tax returns in nexus states and ensure compliance with all jurisdictional requirements, including Secretary of State filings. - Team Leadership & Culture - Mentor and develop accounting team members - Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration QUALIFICATIONS : - Active CPA license required - Bachelor’s degree in accounting; MBA or advanced degree a plus - 3 to 5 years total accounting experience, in an accounting leadership role (Controller or Assistant Controller) - SaaS or tech industry experience preferred; strong understanding of ASC 606 and deferred revenue - Experience in private equity-backed environments and working with lender covenants - Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, and audit readiness - Very strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar - Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills - Roll up the sleeves and get the work done kind of attitude - Nightshift schedule Originally posted on Himalayas