Corporate Controller

We are performing a search for a Corporate Controller for a fast growing technology company in the Washington DC area. This is a hybrid role so only candidates living in or moving to the DC apply. This individual will help build out the accounting function for the organization. Experience from an IT Services and Consulting company a big plus. Netsuite expereince is required. Salary around 250k plus bonus and equity. Public accounting and CPA a plus. If interested please reach out to me at [email protected]

What you’ll do with us:

Lead and Develop the Accounting Function

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing accounting team by setting clear expectations, delivering transparent feedback, and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Model resilience, optimism, and solutions-oriented thinking, especially during complex or time-sensitive close cycles.

Own the Close, Reporting, and Technical Accounting

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial results.
• Own the preparation and review of financial statements, consolidations, supporting schedules, and technical accounting analyses (including ASC 606).
• Maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness across all accounting areas.

Drive Scalable Systems & Process Improvements

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize the company’s accounting systems—ERP, billing, reporting, reconciliation tools—to reduce manual work and improve accuracy.
• Lead automation initiatives and process redesigns to shorten close timelines and support business scale.

Strengthen Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with Operations, Product, and Leadership to ensure accurate expense tracking, revenue recognition, reporting clarity, and financial data integrity.
• Influence and educate non-finance partners by translating complex accounting topics into actionable, business-friendly insights.

Oversee Audit, Compliance, and External Relationships

• Manage annual audit, tax filings, and compliance activities, serving as the primary liaison to external auditors and accounting advisors.
• Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks through strong judgment, forward-looking analysis, and clear communication.

Lead Strategic Projects and Company-Wide Initiatives

• Drive impactful, cross-functional projects such as ERP upgrades, accounting workflow automation, data infrastructure enhancements, new product revenue modeling, or policy development.
• Encourage calculated risk-taking and bold, innovative thinking to evolve and modernize the accounting function.

What We Think You’ll Bring:

• 10–15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles with direct management responsibilities.
• CPA required; public accounting experience (Big 4 or similar) strongly preferred.
• Expertise in US GAAP, ASC 606, technical accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, exercise strong judgment, and balance team, business, and company-wide priorities.
• Proven success driving process improvements, automation, and systems upgrades
• Excellent communication skills—with the ability to build trust, deliver transparent and actionable feedback, and translate complex accounting details into clear insights.
• Ownership mindset with a bias toward action; proactive, solutions-driven, and comfortable navigating complexity and change.
• Collaborative team leader who models accountability, optimism, and strategic thinking in high-growth environments.