SDL Search Partners

Controller

SDL Search Partners  •  Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

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:

  • BS, Accounting
  • CPA
  • prior public accounting experience
  • hands-on controllership experience in a SaaS environment, ideally
  • strong revenue recognition experience (ASC 606)
  • excellent leadership abilities
  • comfortable with a hybrid work schedule (ideally 3 days in office, 2 days WFH
  • eager to make an impact in a growing startup
  • strategic mindset & strong leadership abilities

Interested candidates please send resumes to sdardeno@sdlsearch.com or apply directly.

SDL Search Partners

About SDL Search Partners

SDL Search Partners is a woman-owned search firm that puts values and relationship first. Our team has over 30 years of combined accounting & finance recruiting experience, a deep network, and a "quality-over-quantity" approach. At SDL, we are partners for the long-term, so what you can expect is a relationship that prioritizes transparency, integrity, and ultimately, finding you the right person to join your team or the right next step in your career.

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.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
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