Controller

Summary

Join Papaya as the Leader of the Accounting team and make a significant impact on the company's success. You will implement and manage accounting processes, lead annual audits, and supervise accounting and tax functions. This role requires 8+ years of professional accounting experience and a CPA. The position is open to remote candidates in specified US states and offers a competitive salary range of $170,000-$200,000. Papaya values flexibility, clear communication, and continuous learning, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are a modern fintech platform simplifying bill payments for American families, recognized for our positive work culture and strong investor backing.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional accounting experience
• CPA required, or a minimum of 5 years of CPA Audit firm experience
• An extremely high degree of ownership
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Ability to problem solve and provide solutions on complex issues
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting function, including internal and external Accounting resources, setting it up for future growth
• Lead end-to-end annual financial statement audits: audit firm relationship, preparation, field work execution, audit reports and follow-ups
• Research and document appropriate US GAAP treatment for the different areas of the business. Write Accounting memos and policies
• Supervise Accounting Operations: Monthly financials and management reporting packages
• Review of month-end journal entries and account reconciliations
• Continuously optimize accounting processes
• Supervise the Tax function: Manage Federal and State tax returns
• Other tax filings (franchise, payroll)
• Actively participate in other functional areas – for example: cash management, work with AP/AR/Payroll Analysts as needed
• Actively support the growth of the business: Identify and drive process improvements. Design new processes as needed
• Work with internal teams to manage and improve data systems that impact the accuracy of the financials
• Complete special projects as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Large Audit Firm experience strongly preferred
• Private accounting experience at a startup/high-growth company preferred
• Desire to work in a fast growing, sometimes unstructured environment where you can add a lot not only to your functional role but to all those around you

Benefits

• Base pay range: $170,000-$200,000
• Open to remote candidates based in the the following US States: AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, MA, MI, NJ, NC, OH, PA, RI, TX, WA, NY