Controller

Finance• New York, New York• In-officeApplyRefer someoneApplyRefer someoneProfound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As our first in-house Controller, you will own all core accounting, reporting, and compliance functions while building the accounting foundation that scales with Profound's growth. You will manage accounting operations end to end, partner closely with leadership on financial reporting and liquidity management, and safeguard our financial systems and controls.What you'll doOwn accounting, audit, and tax functions across the companyWork closely with our third-party accounting firm by reviewing deliverables, managing day-to-day accounting tasks, and ensuring timely monthly closesManage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor payments, invoicing, collections, and expense trackingReview internal financial statements and ensure GAAP complianceImplement and document accounting policies, processes, and internal controlsLay the foundation for audit readiness and help evaluate external auditors and tax advisorsMaintain and optimize financial systems including QuickBooks and Ramp, and help plan for an ERP transition if necessaryPartner with leadership on cash forecasting, runway management, and financial reportingWho you are10 or more years of experience in accounting, including at least 5 years of experience at a high-growth startupBig 4 background in audit or accounting strongly preferredDeep understanding of GAAP accounting, audit, and tax complianceStrong hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly close, financial reporting, and systems managementHighly detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced environmentExperience building and leading an accounting team over timeCPA preferredLocationThis is an on-site role based in our Union Square, NYC office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.