Controller, CPA Job at CoreTechs, Redwood City, CA

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  • CoreTechs
  • Redwood City, CA

Job Description

Controller
Fully Remote USA (Redwood City, CA HQ)
  • Compensation: $225,000 - $250,000 + Equity

ABOUT US:
  • We're a fast-growing AI-driven strategy execution platform empowering enterprises to align, measure, and achieve their most important outcomes. Our platform helps organizations operationalize strategy in real time, foster alignment across teams, and accelerate growth. We work with some of the world's most innovative companies across technology, financial services, healthcare, and more
  • Backed by top-tier investors and led by a diverse, mission-driven team, we offer the chance to join a category-defining company where your work directly impacts how leaders shape the future

THE ROLE:
  • We're hiring a Controller to build and scale a world-class accounting organization as we grow toward late-stage maturity. This is a senior, high-visibility role reporting directly to the CFO/Head of Finance

YOU WILL:
  • Build a scalable, audit-ready accounting function and lead the team on complex accounting and compliance issues
  • Own and improve the monthly close process (target <6 business days)
  • Ensure full GAAP compliance (ASC 606, 842, 718) with well-documented policies
  • Lead modernization of systems and processes (ERP, billing, equity, AI tools) to maximize efficiency and scalability
  • Strengthen internal controls and prepare for potential SOX readiness
  • Support audits, fundraising, and financial diligence
  • Manage all variable compensation plans, equity accounting, and cap table reconciliations
  • Support international expansion with consolidation, currency management, and cross-border accounting
  • Be directly in the succession plan for CFO, stepping up in leadership, vision, and ownership

MUST-HAVES:
  • Ability to make decisions on complex topics with minimal guidance and direct staff on resolution
  • Detail-oriented nature and strong voice of compliance on expense/revenue recognition, audit, and tax
  • Startup DNA: comfortable with ambiguity, speed, and wearing multiple hats
  • Tech-forward mindset with a vision for leveraging tools and AI to modernize the function
  • CPA with strong audit experience; Big 4 or top-tier public accounting experience a plus
  • Proven experience scaling SaaS accounting functions toward ~$50M ARR

SUCCESS IN 12-18 MONTHS:
  • Monthly close is reliable and under six business days
  • Financial diligence cycles completed in 72 hours
  • AI leveraged across finance for productivity gains and elimination of manual processes
  • Accounting function fully audit-ready with clean financials, documented policies, and strong internal controls
  • Equity ledger and cap table reconciliations are accurate and scalable
  • Prepared to step into CFO role if needed

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
  • Total Cash Compensation: $225,000 - $250,000 (depending on experience, qualifications, and location)
  • Equity: Meaningful upside as the company scales
  • Location: Fully remote, with Bay Area location premium

WHY JOIN US:
  • Build a high-impact, high-visibility finance function from the ground up
  • Be part of a fast-growing SaaS company redefining enterprise strategy execution
  • Immediate influence and visible impact on the organization
  • Positioned for leadership succession toward CFO/CFO-adjacent roles
  • Work with a team that values craftsmanship, ownership, and impact

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.


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Job Tags

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