Controller

Summary

Join Pathlabs as a Controller and lead the day-to-day accounting operations, managing the finance team responsible for financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You will play a key role in financial forecasting, reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls, serving as a strategic partner to the CFO and liaison to external partners. Responsibilities include leading the monthly and year-end close process, managing the accounting team, reviewing disbursements and payroll, overseeing financial reporting and analysis, leading forecasting and cash management, ensuring tax compliance, and serving as the primary liaison with external auditors. You will also continuously assess and improve accounting processes and support systems upgrades. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically strong, and comfortable managing complexity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership and full-cycle close ownership
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and corporate tax requirements
• Proven success in a dynamic, high-growth, and collaborative environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and review all aspects of the monthly and year-end close process, including final sign-off on the P&L, balance sheet, and supporting reconciliations
• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Review and approve all disbursements and payroll, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and adherence to internal controls
• Oversee maintenance of the company’s chart of accounts and financial systems
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including the preparation and final review of financial statements with variance commentary and supporting schedules
• Prepare internal and external reporting packages, including business unit and departmental performance reports
• Partner with leadership on operational reporting, headcount tracking, and budget-to-actual variance analysis
• Lead preparation of financial reports for parent company and related entities
• Lead weekly forecasting for operating expenses and cash flow, identifying risks and opportunities
• Track key operational and financial metrics to support executive decision-making and forward planning
• Support scenario modeling, departmental budget reviews, and spend governance
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and local tax obligations in partnership with external advisors
• Oversee all year-end tax requirements including W-2s, 1099s, and tax provision journal entries
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax consultants, and parent company stakeholders on all audit and compliance matters
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Oversee payroll and payroll tax compliance, ensuring proper filings and funding are executed accurately
• Continuously assess and improve accounting processes, tools, and policies to support scalability and efficiency
• Support systems upgrades and integrations, including process automation and control enhancements
• Manage ad hoc financial and compliance requests as needed from the CFO, tax teams, or executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms and experience with Workday or Workday integrations is a strong plus

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off & 13 paid holidays annually
• Competitive healthcare benefits
• HSA-eligible insurance option with a company contribution
• 401k investment opportunity
• Hybrid workplace with in-office, flexible and remote options
• $250 annual match available when a donation is made by an employee to a charity organization
• 20 hours of paid time off to take action and make a difference in the civic life of your community
• Continuous learning opportunities funded by Pathlabs