Controller, Redpanda Data
$190-230k
Salary dependent on location
AI data infrastructure for the Enterprise
Job no longer available
AI data infrastructure for the Enterprise
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$190-230k
Salary dependent on location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To build the best present and future of streaming data.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years experience including controller level roles, preferably in SaaS
- Current experience building and scaling accounting teams
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC606; CPA preferred
- Experience leading in a rapid growth, startup environment, while also understanding and driving towards what’s needed to operate as a public company
- Desire to roll-up your sleeves, prioritize work, execute plans, and drive deliverables
- Ability to manage the deployment of new software/accounting systems
- Proven ability to hire, manage, and mentor high-performing teams
- Collaborative working style with colleagues across the organization while confident to make and own critical decisions
- Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized and transparent, and a strong communicator -- able to present finance information clearly and concisely
What the job involves
- We are building our Finance team and are looking for a Controller to lead the Accounting function
- Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will oversee the accounting operations for a global, remote first company
- You will be a critical member of the Finance team, to help guide org leaders and team, vision, build processes, and drive strategy
- This is an opportunity to work closely with leadership and teams at a fast-growing, well-funded startup
- Be a hands-on leader and mentor for the Accounting team which includes an Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, revenue recognition under ASC606, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, commissions, cash management, equity accounting and tax
- Own the financial close process and preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules to deliver accurate and timely results to the leadership team
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
- Identify gaps and implement improved accounting systems and processes
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate income, payroll, and other applicable taxes and licenses
Our take
When dealing with real-time data streaming workloads, the simpler the infrastructure the better. Redpanda was developed as an alternative to the complex industry standard, Apache Kafka (which needed to be used in tandem with ZooKeeper). Redpanda’s Kafka-compatible platform increases businesses’ operational efficiency by allowing them to switch to a single platform.
With its platform running on hundreds of thousands of machines, Redpanda supports users to run the software that they’ve already invested in while addressing and eliminating past pain points. Building on its success with data streaming, the company is now pioneering the "Agentic Data Plane", a new AI infrastructure feature that enables enterprises to connect AI agents with their data and systems.
With this new direction, Redpanda ensures it remains a key player in the industry - as it supports the new endeavours of its established customer base. Having raised strong funding in the past, the company has continued to expand marketing and R&D efforts to increase its reach and support its growth plans moving forward.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2025
$100m
SERIES D
Jun 2023
$100m
SERIES C
Total funding: $265.5m
Company benefits
- Remote first: We’re a remote-first company that puts humans first. We advocate for working wherever you're most productive
- Comprehensive healthcare: We’ve got you covered with a mix of plans ranging from fully-paid medical, dental and vision, to premium coverage
- 401(k) matching: Our 401(k) plans let you save for your future. And for our US and UK employees — we match
- Unlimited PTO: Take time to relax and recharge. Option to select region-specific holidays. Our vacation policy puts you in control
- Home office & education reimbursement: $1,000 to gear-up your home office, $50 towards each wifi bill, $500 to invest in your learning and development annually
- Redpanda swag: Hands down the coolest swag in our industry! Your family will steal it. Guaranteed
Company HQ
Inner Richmond, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Alexander Gallego
(Founder & CEO)Founder & previous CTO of Concord Systems, Inc. Previous Principal Software Engineer at Akamai Technologies, and was a Software Engineer at both YeildMo and FactSet Research Systems. Also worked as a REU - Student Researcher for the Polytechnic Institute of New York Univeristy.
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