Controller

Summary

Join Render as our experienced Controller to lead our accounting function and build a scalable foundation to support our rapid growth as a B2B SaaS, consumption-based business. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will be a strategic partner, collaborating cross-functionally to enable company-wide business initiatives. You will deliver operational excellence and ensure a strong financial and control posture to enable the company to scale efficiently. This role requires 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and leadership roles in high-growth B2B SaaS companies. A CPA and/or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. We offer a competitive salary between $210,000 and $255,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including equity, paid time off, parental leave, health insurance, and more.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience at public accounting firms and leadership roles in high growth B2B SaaS and/or consumption-based companies
• CPA and/or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, ASC 606, and SaaS revenue recognition
• Experience building internal controls and leading external audit processes
• Experience scaling and improving processes, systems, and teams during periods of rapid growth
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Is a player coach who can mentor and build a strong team

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, including AR/AP, payroll, revenue and technical accounting, compliance, treasury, and tax
• Deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Ensure audit readiness, tax compliance, and adherence to all regulations through robust internal controls
• Implement ASC 606-compliant processes for SaaS contracts
• Implement systems to improve efficiency, shorten close cycles, and support growth with scalable, automated processes
• Develop real-time cash flow forecasting and optimize treasury management
• Collaborate cross-functionally on key initiatives such as billing, sales tax, sales compensation, and revenue operations to drive growth
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to initiatives such sales tax, billing, sales compensation, and treasury
• Familiarity with equity management platforms such as Carta
• Previous experience in a later-stage venture-backed environment

Benefits

• The starting salary for this role is between $210,000 and $255,000 USD
• The opportunity is eligible for equity with early exercise options and extended exercise windows
• 4 weeks of paid vacation, available from day one
• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. We will also work with you to create a supportive plan of return
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and 401K plans
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and a dependent. FSAs are available as well
• Monthly lifestyle stipend for wellness, mental health, therapy, hobbies, etc
• Monthly cell phone and internet subsidy
• Commuter benefits for Renders in the Bay Area and home office stipends for remote Renders
• Continuous learning benefits & related support