Controller

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Controller scaling accounting, tax, treasury, and systems for AssetWatch’s predictive-maintenance technology business. Leading global multi-entity finance operations during rapid growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and scale the company's full accounting function during a period of rapid growth
  • Champion continuous improvement and innovation across accounting processes and technologies
  • Ensure accurate and timely GAAP and international financial reporting and manage the annual financial audit
  • Design, implement, and maintain internal controls and audit readiness
  • Own revenue recognition policies in compliance with ASC 606 for SaaS/HaaS contracts
  • Oversee accounting operations, consolidations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations across multiple legal entities
  • Partner strategically with the CFO and executive team to translate financial data into business insights
  • Oversee financial strategies supporting growth, profitability, and capital efficiency across domestic and international markets
  • Drive financial decision-making, scenario planning, board-level reporting, and investor relations support
  • Lead asset and inventory control initiatives
  • Manage international accounting, multi-currency operations, foreign exchange policies, currency exposure, and consolidated FX reporting
  • Oversee cross-border intercompany pricing and transfer pricing documentation
  • Ensure statutory filings, local GAAP compliance, and regulatory reporting across jurisdictions
  • Develop balance sheet optimization and cash flow forecasting strategies
  • Monitor payables and receivables cycles and manage working capital
  • Oversee cash positioning, hedging strategies, and banking relationships across geographies
  • Lead selection, implementation, and integration of accounting systems and ERP solutions
  • Partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, and IT on financial systems integration
  • Oversee US federal, state, and local tax planning and compliance
  • Manage Canadian and international tax compliance, VAT/GST obligations, and transfer pricing documentation
  • Identify global tax optimization opportunities
  • Develop financial and operational risk management strategies, including foreign currency, geopolitical, and regulatory risks
  • Implement fraud detection and prevention controls and conduct fraud risk assessments
  • Contribute to strategic planning and integrated financial plans
  • Drive financial integration and compliance workstreams for domestic and international entities

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA required
  • 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, with significant tenure in technology, software, SaaS, and/or HaaS companies
  • Demonstrated track record of leading accounting functions in high-growth, venture- or PE-backed environments
  • Deep expertise in revenue recognition standards (ASC 606) in a subscription or usage-based business model
  • Proven experience managing multi-entity consolidations and multi-currency accounting operations
  • Working knowledge of international tax compliance, transfer pricing principles, and VAT/GST obligations in at least one non-US jurisdiction
  • Proven experience selecting, implementing, and integrating ERP and accounting systems at scale, with preference for systems supporting multi-entity, multi-currency environments
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing accounting teams across geographies
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills – able to distill complex financial information for executive, board, and cross-functional audiences
  • Experience at a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm
  • Prior experience as Controller or VP of Accounting in a SaaS company that has scaled through a Series B financing and/or beyond
  • Familiarity with hardware-as-a-service or IoT business models
  • Experience supporting board reporting and investor relations alongside a CFO
  • Experience managing or establishing international subsidiaries, including Canadian operations
  • Exposure to IFRS and the ability to navigate differences between US GAAP and local accounting standards in international markets

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package including stock options
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan match
  • Opportunity to make a real impact every day
  • Work with a dynamic and growing team
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Remote-first work environment
  • Collaboration within core working hours