Controller, HqO

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA is a plus)
• 5–10 years of accounting experience
• SaaS experience with strong understanding of revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite
• Prior experience owning a close process
• Prior experience leading junior accountants
• Experience running or contributing meaningfully to an audit
• Strong systems mindset with interest in automation and process improvement

Desirable

• We are seeking a Controller to own and optimize HqO’s accounting function. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a modern SaaS environment and is excited to operate at the intersection of accounting, systems, and automation
• You will inherit an accounting operation with established processes and an audit that is on track for completion. From there, your mandate is to refine, scale, and modernize - reducing manual work, leveraging automation, and building a highly efficient accounting function aligned with how modern technology enables teams today
• You will be the senior accounting mind at the company and will be expected to use your experience to prioritize both the investment of your time and budget effectively
• This role oversees a lean accounting team (one Staff Accountant today, with budget for an additional hire) and reports to and works alongside a strategic-leaning Sr. Finance Director
• Own and be accountable for the end-to-end accounting function and serve as the primary decision-maker for accounting systems, workflows, and team structure
• Lead and continuously improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to drive accuracy, speed, and scalability
• Establish and enforce accounting policies, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and audit standards – leveraging a strong 9-year relationship with the current audit firm
• Partner with Finance on financial reporting, insights, and key business initiatives
• Oversee SaaS revenue recognition, including invoicing, deferred revenue, and contract interpretation
• Oversee process improvement from Suite-Billing in Netsuite to a potentially new billing process / software such as Maxio, leveraging Hubspot CRM as the source of truth
• Identify, prioritize, and implement automation opportunities across accounting workflows using internal AI/agentic tools and leveraging the internal AI subject matter experts. Including by not limited to: agents to monitor AR/AP inboxes, run cash reconciliations, and/or assist with month end review & reporting
• Own the design of the accounting function, making strategic decisions on automation vs. headcount as the business scales
• Manage and develop a Staff Accountant, with responsibility for team performance and future team design
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Legal, and GTM teams to ensure accurate financial processes and data integrity
• Refine international payroll processes in conjunction with HR (less than 10% of total payroll)
• Contribute meaningfully to international operations and compliance across four EMEA entities and one US entity, in conjunction with the internal legal team and external compliance partners
• Own ongoing sales tax audit / process refinement with existing customer base
• Environment:
• NetSuite ERP (fully implemented)
• International Payroll
• Multi-entity (US, UK, Hungary, Netherlands), multi-currency operations
• SaaS subscription revenue model (Suite-billing)
• Established processes with opportunity for optimization and automation
• This is a unique opportunity to step into a fully functioning accounting environment and take it to the next level. Rather than building from scratch, you’ll focus on refinement, efficiency, and modernization - using today’s tools and AI capabilities to reimagine how accounting work gets done
• You’ll have real ownership over both the accounting function and how it evolves, including the ability to shape the balance between headcount and automation as the company grows

• For consideration, please submit your resume. We appreciate your interest in HqO and will be back in touch if it seems like your background and experience is a good fit!