Controller

Summary

Join Skimmer, a rapidly growing, private equity-backed company, as their experienced and detail-oriented Controller. This pivotal role will oversee key finance operations, including accounting, financial reporting, and compliance. You will be a key partner to the VP of Finance and executive leadership, implementing and managing essential systems and processes to support Skimmer's scaling. Responsibilities include managing month-end and year-end close processes, streamlining financial systems, and ensuring compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive financial leader to significantly impact a high-growth SaaS business. Skimmer offers a competitive compensation package and a remote-friendly work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, with at least 5 years in a SaaS environment
• Mastery of U.S. GAAP, with demonstrated experience in revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity transactions (ASC 505), stock compensation (ASC 718), and strong understanding of SaaS financial metrics
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in fast paced, dynamic environment with confidence and precision
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, drive initiatives, and present analysis and recommendations to senior leadership
• Must be a driven self-starter with ability to work independently
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Manage essential accounting functions, including Corporate Accounting, Technical Accounting, Monthly Closing, External Audit Coordination, Financial Reporting, and Consolidations (as required)
• Collaborate with various departments to guarantee the timely and precise handling of payments, payroll, commissions, banking, funding, regulatory submissions, and additional operational tasks
• Oversee revenue recognition, billing, and subscription models in adherence to ASC 606 and other applicable accounting standards
• Select, implement, and enhance the use of financial software (e.g., NetSuite, Bill.com), ensuring the technology stack aligns with the organization's requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and procedures to boost efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with the VP of Finance and the Executive team to formulate and implement the Finance department's strategy, scaling operations as the company grows and adapts
• Assist the VP of Finance in strategizing, prioritizing, and executing process improvement initiatives, including streamlining and automation projects
• Supervise and guarantee the effective execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close and reporting activities
• Develop and execute a strategy to reduce monthly closing timelines
• Ensure the prompt and precise preparation of monthly financial packages, as well as quarterly and annual financial statements, in compliance with US GAAP
• Offer financial insights and suggestions to the executive team to foster business growth and enhance operational efficiency
• Collaborate with the Director of FP&A to establish leading SaaS metrics reporting and analysis
• Oversee the complete Audit and Tax processes, working closely with external auditors and tax firms while providing necessary information and guidance
• Ensure effective and timely audit completions, identifying improvement opportunities and integrating changes into the organization’s systems
• Create and maintain a documented accounting policy and procedure system; propose changes and implement a control framework for accounting transactions to minimize risk and optimize operations
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, including the implementation and oversight of Sales & Use Tax and Franchise Tax as necessary
• Continuously assess, develop, implement, and uphold robust internal control policies and procedures throughout the organization
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to guarantee the company retains financial stability
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments and collections
• Build, manage, and cultivate a high-performing accounting team
• Provide coaching and mentorship to key finance personnel
• Work alongside cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and achieve goals for both the Finance organization and the company as a whole
• Offer guidance to the wider team regarding finance processes, software tools, and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Experience working in a PE-backed, growth-stage SaaS business, ideally with exposure to both subscription SaaS and payments products
• Experience implementing and optimizing key financial systems (eg. GL, SaaS billing, AR/AP)
• Experience owning the year-end Audit and Tax process, working directly with auditor and tax firms
• Experience building, managing and developing a high-performance team
• Experience working with and managing third-party vendors on complex projects
• Strong knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting (include Sales & Use Tax)
• Experience with CRM (eg. Hubspot, Salesforce), ERP (eg. QuickBooks, Netsuite), and SaaS Billing platforms (eg. Stripe, Maxio)
• Experience managing the financial close process
• Treasury and cash management experience
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability and enthusiasm towards process improvement and team building
• Business partner: ability to build and nurture strong relationships across the business and with third-parties

Benefits

• Competitive base pay + bonus potential
• Company equity
• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans (we pay 100% of your premium and 50% of your dependents’)
• Immediate access to 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO (MINIMUM of 10 days required every year)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for birthing parent, 6 weeks paid leave for supporting partner
• Remote work friendly (Skimmer HQ is in Austin, but you’re welcome to work wherever you're most productive - over 3/4 of our team is fully-remote)