High-growth SaaS company is searching for a strategic Controller. This role will be the right-hand to the CFO and will be responsible for building out processes & scaling the accounting function to support the companies growth.
Overseeing a small team (Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Staff Accountant), the Controller will oversee GL, month end close, financial reporting, and revenue recognition. Ideal candidate has strong system skills, experience leading a software implementation, and excellent process improvement experience.
This role reports to a CFO who is interested in mentoring and developing this Controller, giving the opportunity to get involved in fundraising, working with investors, and potential to grow to a VP of Finance level, overseeing FP&A. The company is in a unique stage, incredibly well-funded, in growth-mode, and well positioned for an IPO in ~3 years time.
Compensation will include base + equity.
Qualifications:
Interested candidates please send resumes to sdardeno@sdlsearch.com or apply directly.

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Areas of focus:
• Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax & Analytics
Examples of positions we support:
• Every position in the org chart from Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant up to Controller / CFO
• Financial Analyst, Finance Manager / FP&A Manager to VP of Finance
• Treasury, Internal Controls, Audit, Tax, M&A
• Public Accounting, Transaction Services, Advisory
• Technical Accounting, SEC Accounting, Financial Reporting
• Operational Accounting including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll
• Sales Operations, Deal Desk, Pricing Manager, Data Analyst
• Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Analyst, Client Service Specialist
A few of the industries we specialize in:
Technology, SaaS; Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare; Financial Services, Private Equity, Asset Management; Real Estate; Manufacturing; Energy, CleanTech; Higher Education, and more
If you are a company looking to hire, or a candidate looking to explore the job market, we are excited to partner with you.