Controller, Airbyte

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time as an Assistant Controller or higher at an audited company
• Big 4 audit background
• CPA certification
• Strong systems instincts — you’ve evaluated, implemented, or redesigned accounting workflows and tools
• Experience leading or preparing for external audits in a fast-scaling environment
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting, especially revenue
• Operational mindset: you’re pragmatic, solution-oriented, and know when to build vs. buy
• Clear communicator with a bias for action and ownership

Desirable

• As Controller, you’ll be the operational and strategic lead for all things accounting at Airbyte
• You’ll own the close process, build for audit readiness, and design scalable systems and workflows that grow with the business
• We currently work with an outsourced accounting firm
• You’ll have full autonomy to shape the future org — whether that means scaling external support, bringing functions in-house, or building a hybrid model
• This role reports to the VP of Finance (who reports to the CEO) and partners closely with RevOps, Legal, and other teams
• Lead the accounting function, including GL, AP/AR, revenue (PLG + enterprise, consolidations, and compliance
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and US GAAP compliance
• Prepare for and manage external audits, including documentation, technical memos, and internal controls
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and workflows to support scale and reduce manual work
• Guide technical accounting policies and decisions, including revenue recognition under ASC 606
• Build and maintain cross-functional processes that ensure accounting accuracy across business systems
• Hire, retain, and mentor an accounting team over time, scaling resourcing as the business grows
• Support entity structuring and international accounting processes as we expand globally