Controller, GlossGenius
$200-275k
+ Target equity
Operating system for appointment-based businesses.
Open for applications
Operating system for appointment-based businesses.
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$200-275k
+ Target equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To enable business owners to reach new heights by growing their business and maximizing their income.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2+ years as a Controller in a high growth startup
- CPA or equivalent professional certification is required
- Deep expertise in GAAP with proven experience in maintaining GAAP-compliant records for a SaaS, Fintech, or technology business (including ASC 606 revenue recognition)
- Clear track record of success in building scalable financial processes and systems from the ground up and managing a full-cycle audit process
- Direct experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., machine learning, OCR, RPA) to automate core accounting functions (AP/AR, reconciliation, data entry)
- Experience managing equity administration/Cap Table management and 409A valuations (e.g., Carta, Shareworks)
- Proficiency with a major ERP system
- Analytical thinker with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills with a track record of effectively partnering with cross-functional teams
What the job involves
- As the Controller at GlossGenius, you will be a key financial leader during a period of significant scaling, serving as the steward of our financial operations and reporting
- You will own the entire accounting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial insights to support strategic decision-making and continued growth
- Financial Reporting & Close: Oversee the entire accounting process, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting, managing the complex monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- GAAP Compliance & Audit: Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement) in strict compliance with GAAP
- Manage the annual financial audit process, coordinating with external auditors and providing necessary documentation to ensure a flawless audit
- Internal Controls & Systems: Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets, mitigate financial risk, and ensure systems are scalable
- Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of accounting systems (e.g., ERP solutions like NetSuite) to support rapid business growth
- Compliance & Tax: Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate tax reporting and compliance, including Canadian tax considerations (e.g., GST/HST, corporate income tax, payroll remittances, etc.)
- Equity Administration: Own the company's equity administration process, ensuring the integrity of the cap table, including compliance with 409a valuations and other legal, tax, and regulatory requirements related to stock options and grants
- Automation & AI Integration: Proactively integrate AI tools and intelligent automation into accounting workflows to maximize efficiency, reduce human error, and accelerate the financial close
- Leadership: Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering a high performance culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Our take
Business management platforms exist for a wide range of industries, including retail, hospitality, and healthcare. However, despite a modern facade the beauty industry lacks specialized software and still runs on generic CRMs and basic spreadsheets. Recognizing a gap in the market, GlossGenius has stepped in to provided a specialized business management platform for beauty salons, spas and studios.
With little competition in this niche, GlossGenius has swiftly captured a large market share, with triple-digit year on year revenue growth. It serves over 1000,000 businesses and has raised more than $70M.
With this funding, the company is aiming to accelerate platform development off the back of the release of consumer experience, payment and automation products. And it is well on the way to fulfilling its long-term aim of developing into the Toast of the beauty industry.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
64% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jul 2023
$28m
SERIES C
Sep 2022
$25m
SERIES B
Total funding: $104.9m
Company HQ
SoHo, New York, NY
Leadership
Danielle Cohen-Shohet
(Founder & CEO)Prior to founding GLossGenius in 2015, Danielle was an Alternative investment Analyst at Goldman Sachs.
Leah Cohen-Shohet
(CBO)Leah joined GlossGenius in 2021 as Chief Business Officer. Prior to this, she worked in Go-To-Market Strategy & Launch at Archipelago. She also spent nearly 6 years at Symphony as a Strategic Chief of Staff, Global Head oCommunity Specialist Group and EVP of Growth & Adoption.
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