Controller, E-commerce/SaaS Experience
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Controller overseeing financial operations and integrity for high-growth clients in E-commerce and SaaS sectors. Ensuring compliance with US GAAP and managing financial strategy effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes across a diverse portfolio, ensuring all financial reporting is strictly compliant with US GAAP
- Manage complex revenue recognition (ASC 606), deferred revenue, and reconciliation between sales platforms (Shopify) and accounting software (QuickBooks Online)
- Lead the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and cash flow projections, providing CEOs and founders with actionable financial intelligence
- Design and maintain a strong internal control environment
- Ensure the organization is 'audit-ready' and manage relationships with external auditors/tax specialists
- Define and monitor corporate spend policies and accounts payable workflows using Ramp, ensuring optimal cash management and departmental accountability
- Supervise payroll cycles, executive compensation, and benefits administration via Gusto, ensuring total compliance with multi-state tax regulations
- Track and report on industry-specific metrics such as SaaS Unit Economics (CAC, LTV, MRR/ARR) and Ecommerce performance (Gross Margin, ROAS, Contribution Margin)
- Act as a key strategic partner for the leadership team, mentoring junior accounting staff and optimizing the integration between Shopify, Ramp, Gusto, and QBO.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in Controller, Finance Manager, or Director of Accounting roles
- Deep experience within the Ecommerce or SaaS sectors (solid grasp of inventory accounting, COGS, and recurring revenue models is mandatory)
- Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and advanced knowledge of Shopify financial integrations
- Advanced experience managing spend management via Ramp and complex payroll via Gusto
- Expert knowledge of US GAAP, Nexus (Sales Tax), and international tax reporting requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA, CMA, or MBA is highly preferred
- Exceptional English communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial strategies to executive boards and investors.
Benefits:
- 100% Remote work environment within a global, high-performing team
- The opportunity to lead and shape the financial future of innovative global brands
- Competitive compensation package in USD
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