Director, Controller

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Controller at MinIO managing accounting operations and compliance in a high-growth environment. Ensuring accurate financial reporting and preparing for IPO readiness with scalable processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
  • Partner closely with existing team members to ensure accuracy and alignment of all accounting activities.
  • Maintain and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and operational workflows.
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Work closely with FP&A to align accounting outputs with operational forecasting needs.
  • Coordinate with external auditors on the audit process.
  • Oversee corporate tax compliance in partnership with external tax advisors.
  • Provide expertise in complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, equity accounting, leases, capitalized software, and contract considerations.
  • Adopt and implement new accounting standards when required.
  • Ensure policies and reporting structures align with potential IPO readiness requirements.
  • Build scalable processes, documentation, and systems to support rapid growth.
  • Help prepare the company for future IPO-level requirements, including SOX readiness and enhanced reporting.
  • Lead or support system enhancements (ERP, billing, payroll, revenue automation) that improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, HR, Operations, and other teams to ensure proper accounting treatment across the business.
  • Provide guidance and insights to leadership to support strategic decisions.
  • Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate leadership traits—such as ownership, accountability, communication, and strategic thinking—to be considered for future team management as the accounting function grows.
  • Mentor or guide peers informally, helping improve overall team performance regardless of direct managerial authority.

Requirements:

  • Active CPA license in good standing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience, and significant work in SaaS or technology companies.
  • Experience supporting high-growth SaaS environments.
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP and experience applying complex accounting standards.
  • Ability to operate with a high degree of ownership as an individual contributor.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential.
  • Exceptional accuracy, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.
  • Experience supporting IPO readiness or public-company reporting.
  • Experience leading an accounting team at a high growth company.
  • Accounting system implementation, integration, and migration experience such as ERP/GL (Sage Intacct, NetSuite, etc.), T&E and P2P systems (Ramp, Navan, etc.), billing systems, collection systems (Stripe, etc.) and/or tax engines (Avalera, Vertex, etc.).

Benefits:

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • 401K with 3% Contribution
  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • At least 12 Public Holidays
  • Flexible Time Off