Controller, Fieldguide

• This role is ideal for someone who thrives in building mode, not just operating within established systems
• If you've taken a company through its first audit or helped build toward IPO-readiness, and you're energized by the prospect of doing it again at a mission-driven company, we'd love to talk
• CPA with public accounting/audit experience required; Big 4 or nationally recognized firm preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Deep expertise in SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606) and related technical accounting
• Experience taking a company through its first external audit or IPO-readiness process
• Track record of building accounting processes and teams at high-growth companies (Series B–D experience ideal)
• Experience implementing or optimizing financial systems (NetSuite, Salesforce, billing platforms)
• Strong communication skills — able to translate technical accounting to non-finance stakeholders
• Hands-on leader comfortable building, developing, and scaling a team

Desirable

• We're looking for a Controller to build and lead our accounting function with an eye toward audit-readiness and eventual public-company standards
• This is a foundational leadership role reporting to the VP of Finance, and you’ll be instrumental in establishing the institutional rigor that supports our next phase of growth
• You'll partner closely with our Senior Director of FP&A and work cross-functionally with leaders across the company to ensure we have the financial infrastructure to scale
• Act as a strategic thought partner to Finance leadership in building an accounting team to support reporting and compliance needs
• Own and continuously improve the month-end and quarter-end close process, driving toward a 5-day close
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Establish and document accounting policies, with particular focus on ASC 606 revenue recognition, expense recognition, stock-based compensation, and other technical areas
• Stay current on accounting standards and assess their impact on our financial reporting
• Serve as the technical accounting expert for complex or non-routine transactions
• Manage all aspects of general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and treasury functions
• Prepare the company for its first external audit, managing auditor relationships and deliverables
• Design and implement internal controls that can scale toward SOX readiness