Controller/Finance Lead - New York
3 hours ago
Job description
Client:
Private-Equity Backed AI/Tech Company
Role:
Controller/Finance Lead
Salary:
$190K - $210K base + equity
Location:
New York, NY
What You'll Do:
As the first finance hire, you will own the end-to-end financial lifecycle of the company. Your mission is to bring structure to ambiguity and rigor to our operations.
- Financial Architecture & Reporting
Own the Close:
Lead the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring GAAP-compliant financial statements.
Executive Reporting:
Prepare monthly packages for leadership and the Board that translate numbers into actionable insights.
Cash Mastery:
Manage working capital and provide high-fidelity cash flow visibility to guide runway and hiring decisions.
- Scaling Operations & Systems
Build the Infrastructure:
Modernize our tech stack (Stripe, Rippling, etc.) to automate the order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles.
Internal Controls:
Establish the "rules of the road" for payroll, expense management, and vendor payments to ensure compliance and security.
Revenue Integrity:
Own the accuracy of recurring revenue (SaaS metrics), deferred revenue, and customer retention reporting.
- Strategic Business Partnering
Planning & Analysis:
Own the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing variance analysis to keep the team accountable.
Fundraising & Audit:
Ensure we are "investor-ready" at all times. You will lead audit coordination, tax compliance (R&D credits), and due diligence for future rounds.
Contract Management:
Review vendor contracts and advise on the financial implications of our commercial partnerships.
Who You Are:
The Experience:
You have 6 to 12+ years of experience across accounting, finance, or FP&A.
The Startup Pedigree:
You've ideally been an early or first finance hire at a high-growth company. You know how to build when there is no blueprint.
The Mindset:
You are "hands-on" by nature. You enjoy the satisfaction of a perfectly reconciled balance sheet as much as a high-level strategic planning session.
The Standards:
You are detail-oriented, pragmatic, and hold yourself to a high level of accountability.
The Credentials:
A strong GAAP foundation is required; a CPA is preferred but not a deal-breaker for the right builder.
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