Financial Controller, Kinsta

• 8+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a SaaS leadership role
• Strong experience with NetSuite is required; experience with Stripe and Brex is a big plus
• Experience designing and implementing accounting processes and internal controls
• Experience overseeing direct and indirect taxes
• Experience with subscription-based billing and deferred revenue management
• Demonstrated experience managing international subsidiaries, including consolidations and multi-currency operations
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Master’s degree and/or MBA is a plus

Desirable

• The Financial Controller will lead Kinsta’s global accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of all financial reporting processes
• This role serves as the primary owner of our NetSuite environment and acts as a strategic partner to the executive team by providing timely, reliable financial data and insights to support decision-making in a fast-paced SaaS environment
• The Controller will oversee international, multi-entity accounting, manage global cash and tax matters, and build a strong internal control framework to support Kinsta’s continued growth
• Oversee the global month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Ensure timely, accurate preparation of financial statements and key performance indicators (KPIs) for management
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to support consistent, high-quality reporting
• Serve as the primary owner of the NetSuite environment
• Lead system optimization, including configuration, workflows, automated consolidations, and third-party integrations
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure NetSuite supports evolving business and reporting needs
• Manage accounting for multiple international subsidiaries, including intercompany transactions and eliminations
• Oversee foreign currency translation and revaluation processes
• Lead global cash management activities across entities and banking platforms
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment (SOX-lite) to safeguard company assets and ensure data accuracy
• Identify and remediate control gaps, and continuously improve process efficiency and control effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and external regulatory requirements
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Plan and manage annual audits, coordinating deliverables with internal teams and external partners
• Oversee international tax compliance (e.g., VAT, GST, transfer pricing) in partnership with external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Support and oversee direct and indirect tax processes and filings