Controller

Summary

Join Sardine, a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance, as their highly skilled and experienced Controller. This role leads the accounting team, overseeing all company accounting, including subsidiaries. You will be involved in cross-departmental initiatives and strategic decisions, managing relationships with auditors and tax accountants, and facilitating information sharing with the board and investors. The ideal candidate possesses deep accounting knowledge, SaaS experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication. This remote-first position offers a competitive salary, equity, and attractive benefits. Work from anywhere in the US or Canada (East Coast preferred).

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in accounting and/or auditing
• Experience managing a small, high-performing team
• Experience working at a SaaS company or providing services to a SaaS company
• In-depth understanding of GAAP
• Experience with system implementations
• CPA certification is required
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including C-suite executives
• Capacity to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department
• Successfully run audits for our parent company and subsidiaries
• Manage financial reporting for the company and prepare materials for the board on a quarterly basis
• Assist with regular reporting for regulators and investors
• Enhance and implement financial systems to ensure uninterrupted service as the company grows
• Implement and strengthen internal controls and processes to continuously protect company assets
• Support cross-functional teams in making key decisions regarding spending, profitability, ROI, and process improvements
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

Benefits

• Generous compensation in cash and equity
• Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
• Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
• Flexible paid time off, Year-end break, Self care days off
• Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - US and Canada specific
• 4% matching in 401k / RRSP - US and Canada specific
• MacBook Pro delivered to your door
• One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc
• Monthly meal stipend
• Monthly social meet-up stipend
• Annual health and wellness stipend
• Annual Learning stipend
• Unlimited access to an expert financial advisory