Controller

<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h2>Accounting &amp; Finance Operations</h2><ul>
<li>Build, scale, manage and lead the full accounting function for US and India entities, including AP, AR, payroll, T&amp;E, revenue recognition, and intercompany transactions</li>
<li>Establish and document accounting policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures across both geographies</li>
</ul><h2>Systems &amp; Process Implementation</h2><ul>
<li>Lead the selection, implementation, and/or optimization of accounting and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct) to support multi-entity, multi-currency operations</li>
<li>Implement and integrate supporting tools for expense management, billing/invoicing, payroll, and revenue recognition</li>
<li>Design scalable processes and controls that can flex as the company grows</li>
</ul><h2>Financial Reporting &amp; Compliance</h2><ul>
<li>Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across both US and India books</li>
<li>Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and ensure compliance with US GAAP (and applicable Indian statutory/tax requirements, in coordination with local advisors)</li>
<li>Partner with external auditors to manage annual audits</li>
<li>Support technical accounting positions (e.g., revenue recognition under ASC 606, stock compensation, capitalized software costs)</li>
</ul><h2>Cross-Border &amp; Entity Management</h2><ul>
<li>Responsible for US Federal, state and local tax reporting and compliance</li>
<li>Manage the accounting and compliance implications of operating US and India entities, including transfer pricing, intercompany agreements, and local statutory filings (in partnership with local tax/legal advisors)</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with local tax, payroll, and regulatory requirements in India (GST, TDS, etc.) and the US (federal/state)</li>
</ul><h2>Series C &amp; Investor Readiness</h2><ul>
<li>Support due diligence for company financing, including preparation of financial data rooms, historical financials, and responses to investor/auditor requests</li>
<li>Build reporting packages and KPIs for board meetings and investor updates</li>
<li>Help establish the financial rigor and controls expected of a company approaching later-stage growth and potential SOX readiness</li>
</ul><h2>Leadership &amp; Cross-Functional Partnership</h2><ul>
<li>Build and lead the accounting team as the company scales, hiring and mentoring staff in both the US and India</li>
<li>Partner closely with the CFO/Treasurer on cash management, and Head of FPA budgeting, and financial planning</li>
<li>Collaborate with People/HR on payroll, benefits administration, and international employment compliance</li>
<li>Serve as a key finance partner to Legal, Sales, and Engineering on contracts, revenue terms, and vendor agreements</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul>
<li>8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller at a high-growth SaaS or technology company</li>
<li>Proven experience building an accounting function from the ground up (not just operating within an established one)</li>
<li>Hands-on experience implementing and/or migrating accounting/ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar)</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of US GAAP; including experience with SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606)</li>
<li>Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency, and cross-border (specifically US-India) accounting operations</li>
<li>Experience supporting institutional fundraising (Series B/C or later)</li>
<li>Experience supporting top-tier financial statement audits</li>
<li>CPA required; MBA a plus</li>
<li>Big 4 or public accounting background a plus</li>
<li>Strong systems aptitude — comfortable evaluating and implementing new tools and automations (fitting, given our AI-native product)</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous, high-growth environment</li>
<li>Experience managing or partnering with outsourced accounting teams/BPOs in India is a plus</li>
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