Job Description

Join the Rapidly Growing Team at Attivo Partners!

Are you dedicated to excellence and eager to advance your career? Passionate about technology and startups? Excited to work with some of the most innovative early-stage companies in the world? If so, Attivo Partners is the place for you!

Why Attivo?

Attivo Partners is a fast-growing full-service finance and accounting consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco, with a presence in major startup hubs across the US. Our remote teams specialize in providing fractional CFO and accounting services to venture-backed emerging growth clients, supporting their journey from inception to over $50M in revenue.

What We Offer:

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a talented team with extensive experience in venture-backed companies. At Attivo, we believe in teamwork and value the unique insights and creativity each member brings.
• Culture of Growth: We thrive on the challenges presented by diverse and exciting clients, offering unparalleled learning and professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship and Training: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing ongoing mentoring and training to help you grow personally and professionally.
• Flexibility: We understand the importance of balance and are dedicated to maintaining a culture that supports your career and personal life.

Our Values:

• Lasting Relationships: We build solid and enduring connections with our clients and team members.
• Data-Driven Insights: We leverage data to drive intelligent decisions and impactful results.
• Growth-Focused Mindset: We embrace opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaboration-First: We prioritize teamwork and believe the best solutions come from working together.
• Culture-Conscious: We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Join us at Attivo Partners and be part of a team that's shaping the future of finance and accounting for startups. Let's grow together!

The Controller position is a hands-on role, responsible for all accounting functions internally for the firm, including full-cycle month-end close, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and tax compliance. The Controller will be responsible for managing the general accounting for the organization, prepare financial statements and management reporting, managing the organization's cash, and assisting with the creation of budgets and forecasts. Experience with developing and establishing policies and procedures within a high growth organization is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all general accounting functions which includes performing month-end close process, eliminations & consolidations, preparing and booking journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Prepare monthly consolidated financials including fluctuation analysis and budget vs actual comparisons
• Direct activities related to efficient billing, customer cash collection and overall cash management and cash forecasting
• Analyze company operations to identify operational and cost efficiencies and implement solutions
• Create and manage KPI Dashboards
• Accurately calculate sales commissions in accordance with multiple compensation plans
• Build standardized and ad-hoc reports that track revenue, margins, operating costs, KPIs, and other segment-level metrics
• Manage multiple payroll schedules
• Oversee tax-related matters to ensure timely compliance
• Manage internal accounting team

Requirements

• Desire to work side by side with the management team
• Advanced+ Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Independent judgment and decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities at a time
• Professional curiosity & creativity
• Passionate desire to learn & for continuous improvement
• Preferred - Experience with standard software solutions: QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Rippling, Monday.com
• Preferred - experience working with professional service firms

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years at the Assistant Controller level and above
• Experience guiding, mentoring, and leading high performing teams
• Experience working in a fast-paced professional services environment

Professional Attributes

• Professional integrity
• High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding expectations
• Adaptability to working in a constantly changing environment, and rapidly growing company
• Solution oriented, creative, and passionate about helping our firm grow and scale
• Confidence in professional aptitude and ability to effectively communicate with management
• Fast learner with high degree of curiosity
• Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of Attivo
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for startups and early-stage growth companies

Location/Travel

• Remote – Pacific Time Zone (preferred)
• Ability to travel at least twice a year for All-Staff Retreats & Regional Meetups

Reports To: Internal CFO

Hiring Range: $185,000- $200,000 (depending on experience)

Position Status: Full-Time Exempt

Benefits

Benefits for full-time employees include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees on base plan, 70% coverage for additional family members), participation in Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k), 3 weeks PTO, voluntary Life Insurance & Disability plans, and work-from-home allowance. Primary caregivers and others requiring a flexible work schedule or reduced hours are encouraged to apply; benefits may be prorated for part-time hires.

Final Notes

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Attivo Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. People from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Attivo Partners will never request payment, sensitive personal information, or unsolicited account access at any stage of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from our team will come *exclusively from an @attivopartners.com email address. If you receive a message claiming to be from Attivo that does not use this domain - or if something feels unfamiliar - please disregard the communication and report it to us at Recruiting@Attivopartners.com