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