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Controller

Controller

SquintSan Francisco, CA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Controller

Squint is hiring our first Controller to lead our global accounting operations. You will be a foundational leader responsible for building a world-class accounting function and scaling our processes and systems. This is a critical, high-impact role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment, eager to establish best-in-class accounting practices, ensure financial integrity, and provide actionable insights that fuel our continued expansion. We are looking for someone to design and execute a roadmap that scales the accounting function from rapid growth through maturity, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Must be comfortable working out of our Downtown SF office Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own closing process, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements (with support from external bookkeeping team)
  • Manage AP, AR, payroll, taxes, and other accounting functions
  • Set up, maintain, and improve accounting processes and internal controls
  • Implement and manage annual financial audit process
  • Oversee accounting systems and integrations
  • Take on wide-ranging responsibilities across finance and accounting, as needs evolve
  • Build and lead the Finance & Accounting teams over time, with opportunities for role advancement along the way

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience
  • CPA with strong GAAP knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)
  • Strong proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP), financial tools (e.g., Excel), and GAAP / IFRS standards.
  • Comfort with being hands-on to start acting as a player-coach, diving into the details as needed while taking high-level leadership of Finance & Accounting
  • Proven ability to design and implement accounting processes and controls from scratch
  • Benefits

    Based out of our office in San Francisco, we love the energy of in-person collaboration.

  • Competitive Salary and Equity
  • Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental care
  • Flexible PTO Policy
  • Lunch and Dinner Service
  • Wellness Benefit
  • Maven Family Planning Benefits
  • Partnership with Care.com
  • Mental Health Services
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit for Parking & Public Transit
  • Company-wide Retreats
  • We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Squint is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds without regard to race, gender, age, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage you to apply even if you're not quite sure you fit all the requirements for the role!

    Ready to redefine the future? Join us at Squint and be a part of something revolutionary.

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    Controller • San Francisco, CA, US