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This role will work closely with senior leadership, including the VP of Finance & Operations, and play a key role in driving financial rigor and strategic decision-making.\r\nLocation Location: On-site (Washington, DC)\r\nKey Responsibilities Accounting & Close Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes\r\nEnsure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP\r\nMaintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies\r\nAudit & Tax Compliance Lead the annual audit and tax compliance processes\r\nServe as the primary liaison with external auditors and CPA firms\r\nEnsure readiness and compliance with all regulatory requirements\r\nCash Flow & Financial Management Manage cash flow forecasting and monitoring\r\nOversee working capital and liquidity management strategies\r\nSupport budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with leadership\r\nEquity & Cap Table Management Oversee equity program reporting, compliance, and administration\r\nManage cap table and equity-related activities through Carta\r\nSystems & Process Improvement Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, workflows, and automation\r\nSupport implementation and optimization of financial tools\r\nCross-Functional Support Partner with the VP of Finance & Operations on ad hoc analyses, reporting, and strategic initiatives\r\nProvide financial insights to support decision-making across the organization\r\nQualifications Must-Have\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)\r\n6 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience\r\nStrong technical accounting expertise (GAAP)\r\nBackground in public accounting / audit\r\nExperience in a SaaS or technology-driven business model\r\nProven experience with cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting and working capital and liquidity management\r\nDemonstrated ability to manage audits and external CPA relationships\r\nStrong attention to detail with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Bgs Consulting","rawCompany":"bgs consulting","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-25T00:23:41.483Z","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":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"541211","title":"Offices of Certified Public Accountants","slug":"offices-of-certified-public-accountants"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Controller to lead our accounting function and support the continued scale of the business. 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