Controller

Role Overview

• You will be the company’s most senior accounting leader and will partner closely with our Head of Finance to build a world-class function that can support a rapidly scaling SaaS business with IPO ambitions.
• You’ll lead the month-end close, oversee financial reporting, manage audits, elevate controls and processes, and set the foundation for future ERP implementation.
• In the first month, you'll develop a deep understanding of our current accounting stack, processes, month-end workflow, and reporting structure.
• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness from day one.
• Assess existing internal controls, identify immediate improvements, and propose an initial roadmap.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, People, Ops, and GTM teams to establish alignment and cross-functional workflows.
• Within the first 3 months, fully own and run our month-end close process and ensure consistent, auditable financials.
• Lead all key accounting functions, including revenue, AP, AR, payroll accounting, expense management, and reconciliations.
• Develop and document scalable internal controls, accounting policies, and operational procedures.
• Begin scoping requirements and timelines for a financial audit.
• Within the first 6 months, implement and refine accounting processes that improve speed, accuracy, and compliance.
• Evaluate and strengthen revenue recognition frameworks, ensuring alignment with SaaS best practices.
• Lead the charge on legal entity, payroll, and tax considerations as RevenueCat continues to scale globally.
• Start managing and mentoring junior accounting team members or external partners.
• Within the first 12 months, deliver a fully documented, efficient, well-controlled accounting environment built for scale.
• Initiate a full financial accounting audit with minimal disruption to the business.
• Build the roadmap for IPO readiness.

Requirements

• 8+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years at a Big 4 accounting firm working with technology or SaaS clients.
• You hold an active CPA and have deep experience with US GAAP and financial reporting.
• You’ve played a meaningful accounting role at a SaaS or enterprise software company, ideally in a high-growth environment.
• You have experience leading audits (bonus points for a company’s first audit) and can independently manage external audit relationships.
• You’ve been responsible for month-end close, consolidations, revenue recognition, and technical accounting at scale.
• You are comfortable operating with limited oversight. You know how to build, own, and improve accounting processes end-to-end.
• You have prior people management experience and enjoy mentoring and developing talent.
• You are US-based and knowledgeable about US accounting, payroll, and tax frameworks.
• You are process-oriented, detail-obsessed, and love building structure that scales.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity, and like tackling problems with unclear solutions. You're comfortable flexing outside of the bounds of accounting, and contributing to the company more broadly.
• Experience with Stripe, QuickBooks Online, and/or implementing an enterprise ERP (i.e. NetSuite).
• Exposure to IPO readiness, either at a company preparing for one or through advisory work at an accounting firm.
• Experience with global payroll, M&A, consolidations, and multi-entity setups.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Competitive equity in a fast-growing, Series C startup backed by top-tier investors, including Y Combinator
• 10-year window to exercise vested equity options
• Fully remote and flexible work environment
• 4-5 weeks of suggested time off annually for mental, physical, and emotional recharge
• $2,000 USD for workspace setup and $1,000 USD annual stipend for continuous learning