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Salary: USD 130,000 - 150,000 / annual
SchooLinks is seeking a Controller to lead and scale the accounting function for a venture-backed SaaS company. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will own all aspects of financial operations, reporting, and compliance while managing and developing the accounting team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Direct and scale the accounting function, including recruiting, performance management, coaching, and succession planning
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
- Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and other relevant accounting guidance
- Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports
- Lead the annual audit process and manage relationships with external auditors
- Build, implement, and maintain internal controls
- Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and treasury functions
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Oversee tax compliance, including federal, state, and local filings
- Lead and develop the accounting team, establishing best practices and professional development opportunities
- Evaluate and implement accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency and scalability
The ideal candidate is hands-on and willing to execute across all levels, technically proficient in GAAP and SaaS accounting, proactive in identifying improvements, accountable to outcomes, comfortable in fast-paced startup environments, data-driven, collaborative across departments, and growth-oriented with potential to step into VP Finance or CFO roles.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Experience at a venture-backed SaaS company (Series A through C preferred)
- CPA required; Big 4 or national firm experience strongly preferred
- Deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS subscription business models
- Experience managing external audits and implementing internal controls
- Proficiency with accounting and related systems (NetSuite, SalesForce, Ramp) and Excel
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
- Track record of process improvement and systems implementation
