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This is an opportunity to take ownership of the accounting operation, lead a team of three, and build the processes, systems, and infrastructure needed to support the company's next phase of growth.The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience with a process-oriented mindset and an interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and scale the function without adding unnecessary complexity.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Accounting Operations: Own the day-to-day accounting function, including the monthly close, general ledger, account reconciliations, accruals, revenue recognition, and financial statement preparation.Manage and Develop the Team: Lead a team of three accounting professionals, establish clear responsibilities, improve workflows, and develop the team as the business scales.Build Scalable Processes: Evaluate existing accounting procedures, strengthen internal controls, and implement standardized processes that support increasing transaction volume and organizational complexity.Leverage AI and Automation: Identify opportunities to use AI-enabled tools, automation, and system integrations to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, accelerate the close, and increase team productivity.Own Financial Reporting: Deliver timely, accurate financial statements and management reporting, providing leadership with reliable financial information to support business decisions.Partner Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Finance, FP&A, Operations, and other business leaders to improve financial visibility, resolve accounting issues, and support company-wide initiatives.Support Technical Accounting: Ensure compliance with US GAAP, assess complex accounting matters, and maintain appropriate documentation and controls as the business evolves.Prepare for Continued Growth: Enhance accounting systems, reporting infrastructure, and financial processes to support future fundraising, due diligence, and the company's continued expansion.Qualifications8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a background in technology, SaaS, or another high-growth business environment.CPA preferred, with a strong foundation in US GAAP and financial reporting.Experience managing or leading an accounting team and taking ownership of the accounting function.Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.Experience improving accounting processes, implementing systems, and building scalable workflows.Interest in applying AI, automation, and emerging technologies to accounting operations; hands-on experience implementing efficiency improvements is a plus.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic process improvement and hands-on execution.Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities shift and building better processes is part of the job.What Makes This Opportunity CompellingAccounting leadership: Serve as the company's top accounting leader with ownership of the function and direct involvement in its evolution.Build for scale: Shape the accounting infrastructure of a Series B software business entering its next stage of growth.Modernize the function: Use AI and automation to rethink traditional accounting workflows and create measurable efficiencies.Lead a team: Develop an existing team of three while helping determine how the function grows over time.Broad business exposure: Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders in a growing software company.","company":"Robert Half","rawCompany":"robert half","city":"Brooklyn","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-22T03:55:21.933Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller - Series B Tech","description":"About the OpportunityA high-growth, Series B software company is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting function and serve as the company's number one accounting leader. 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