Controller (SaaS)

Controller (SaaS)About the RoleEthos Software acquires and operates mission-critical vertical market software companies. We’re looking for a Controller who’s a detail-oriented, process-driven accounting leader excited to power the financial engine across our platform and portfolio. As our Controller, you’ll manage daily accounting operations, lead a distributed team, and build the scalable workflows that keep our business running cleanly and on time.This is a hands-on role—you’ll both lead and execute. You’ll have a direct line to the CFO and a clear lane to own: no FP&A, no corporate finance, just focused, high-quality accounting operations done right. A significant part of this role involves managing the complexity that comes with a multi-entity portfolio, keeping inter-company charges organized and accounted for across each of our businesses and ensuring the books stay clean as we continue to grow through acquisition.Beyond the day-to-day, you’ll have the opportunity to take on high-impact projects like acquisition integrations, ERP buildouts, and process standardization across newly acquired businesses.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the core accounting engine across multiple entities, including monthly close, AR, AP, cash application, and key balance sheet schedulesManage inter-company charges and transactions across the portfolio — ensuring allocations are accurate, well-documented, and consistently applied across all entitiesLead SaaS accounting operations — billing workflows, deferred revenue rollforwards, and revenue recognition supportMaintain clean, review-ready balance sheet schedules and documentation at all timesDrive accounting process discipline in Sage Intacct, including dimensions, GL structure, entity mapping, and approvals workflowsBuild and enforce SOPs, controls, and scalable accounting workflows that hold up as the team and portfolio growStandardize processes and reporting across multiple entities, including businesses we acquireLead a fully remote accounting team across U.S. and international time zones, setting the standard for quality and accountabilityCoordinate with external partners for tax filings and reviewed financials — core accounting stays in-housePartner with billing, collections, and adjacent systems to ensure seamless data flow into IntacctOwn acquisition integrations from the accounting side: ERP setup, system integration, and accounting policy alignmentOversee compliance including sales tax and VAT reportingServe as system owner and administrator for core finance systems: Sage Intacct, Avalara, bank accounts, and merchant accountsQualifications7+ years of progressive accounting experience at the Controller or Assistant Controller levelCPA is a plus, not a requirementBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (CPA or equivalent experience welcomed in lieu of degree)Strong GAAP fundamentals and a proven track record of clean, on-time close ownershipSaaS/recurring revenue experience required; deferred revenue, contract-to-cash, and billing workflowsMulti-entity accounting and consolidations experience strongly preferred, including managing inter-company charges across multiple business unitsExperience operating in a large ERP environment; Sage Intacct strongly preferredBackground in software or technology companies strongly preferredProcess-first mindset with the ability to drive accountability across a distributed, remote teamComfortable operating at both the strategic and execution levelPreferred QualificationsPost-acquisition accounting experience; 2+ integrations preferred, but any M&A accounting experience is a plusHands-on experience with ERP implementations or migrations in an acquisition contextFamiliarity with AI-powered accounting tools and a genuine desire to increase productivity through automationExperience managing international team members or entitiesLocationDenver, CO preferred, but we’re open to remote candidates (U.S./compatible time zones)Compensation & Benefits$145,000 – $185,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits.Why This Role Stands OutOwn a mission-critical function with real visibility and impact across the full portfolioWork directly with the CFO with a clear scope and room to buildLead a team, shape the systems, and set the standard for accounting operationsTake on meaningful projects; acquisition integrations, process buildouts, system implementations, not just recurring close workJoin a team that values rigor, ownership, and continuous improvement