Controller
$200,000–$265,000 year
RemoteUnited States or San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Set the long-term strategy and direction for Alchemy's accounting function, systems, and team. Assume full responsibility for routine financial operations, including the general ledger, AP, AR, and reporting, while managing complex multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations for global operations. Own timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring financial statements comply with US GAAP and regulatory requirements. Architect scalable accounting infrastructure by optimizing the core financial technology stack, including NetSuite, Orb, Zip, and Ramp. Develop policies, procedures, and controls that promote financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strong risk management. Oversee tax planning, compliance, and preparation in partnership with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Lead relationships with third-party accounting firms, auditors, and tax advisors. Develop reporting that provides company leaders meaningful insight into financial performance and partner on Board and investor reporting. Lead technical accounting initiatives, including revenue recognition and vendor analysis. Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing accounting team.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- leadership experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Head of Accounting, Accounting Director, or similar senior accounting role
- Public accounting experience
- meaningful in-house operating experience at a high-growth technology company
- Strong ownership of accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, consolidations, financial reporting, and close processes
- Deep technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP
- experience applying accounting guidance to complex business transactions
- Experience building scalable accounting systems, processes, policies, and internal controls
- Audit-readiness experience or strong ability to prepare a company for future audits
- Strong business judgment
- Hands-on operating style
- Strong communication skills
- People leadership experience
Desired Qualifications
- CPA
- Experience in a high-growth startup or later-stage private company, ideally Series C/D/E
- NetSuite experience
- Experience with billing, procurement, and expense management systems
- Experience with crypto, digital assets, blockchain, or web3
- Experience managing external tax, technical accounting, M&A, audit, or advisory partners
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