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Bluefish AI is seeking an experienced Controller to lead and own the full accounting lifecycle for a growing Series A AI company. The role requires deep operational expertise, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to building scalable financial systems.
You will oversee everything from client billing setup and revenue recognition to monthly close, financial reporting, and bank reconciliations. This is a critical position ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the end-to-end accounting function, including client billing setup, invoicing, revenue recognition, and monthly close
- Lead preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success to ensure accurate contract setup and billing
- Establish and improve processes for invoicing, collections, revenue tracking, and cost allocations
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, revenue, AR, and deferred revenue
- Manage bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close procedures
- Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and internal controls
- Support internal and external audits, compliance reporting, and tax filings
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and tools
- Serve as a strategic advisor on financial operations, reporting, and planning initiatives
Bluefish is the enterprise marketing engine for AI, empowering Fortune 500 marketers with control over AI-driven customer discovery and purchase channels. The company is backed by leading investors including NEA, Crane Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and others. The team is globally distributed with business operations in New York City and engineering in Europe.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in a managerial or senior-level role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and financial reporting
- Experience in SaaS or subscription-based businesses highly preferred
- Proven ability to build and scale accounting operations in a fast-growing company
- Familiarity with ERP systems and billing platforms (e.g., Rillet, QuickBooks, Stripe, Ramp, Aleph, or similar)
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- CPA preferred but not required
- Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environment is required, with comfort in cross-functional collaboration
