Controller

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Controller to own the integrity, timeliness, and scalability of our accounting operations. Reporting to the VP, Accounting, you will lead the day-to-day close, manage our US and international audits, help us build a scalable pricing, packaging, and billing engine for our multi-channel business, serve as a senior technical accounting resource, and build the processes and team that keep us audit-ready year-round, not just at year-end. This is a role for someone with technical depth, sound business judgment, and a bias for building. We welcome both experienced Controllers and standout Assistant Controllers ready to step into their first Controller role.

What you'll do

Close & Financial Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, driving continuous reduction in close cycle time while maintaining accuracy

• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analyses; ensure clean, GAAP-compliant financial statements

• Prepare and review financial reporting packages for the board, PE sponsor, and lenders, including covenant compliance

Technical Accounting

• Apply US GAAP to complex SaaS and usage-based transactions, including ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 340-40 (capitalized commissions), ASC 718 (stock-based compensation), ASC 805 (business combinations), and ASC 842 (leases)

• Account for revenue across our multi-channel business (direct, partner and reseller, and marketplace), including principal vs. agent, gross vs. net, and channel incentive considerations

• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and accounting policies

• Evaluate the accounting impact of new contracts, pricing models, and strategic transactions, including M&A

Audit & Controls

• Lead the consolidated US audit as primary liaison to our Big 4 auditor; manage PBC lists, timelines, and year-round audit readiness

• Own audits at key international entities, including the UK and Germany

• Design, document, and monitor internal controls with a SOX-readiness mindset and drive continuous improvement

• Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors, including sales/use, income, and international

Global Payroll & Compliance

• Review and ensure compliance for US payroll and international Employer of Record (EOR) services across all countries where Nerdio employs people

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (GL, revenue, AP, payroll, and related functions)

• Set clear expectations, build succession, and foster a culture of ownership and accountability

Systems & Process

• Act as a champion for our finance tech stack (NetSuite, Ramp, FloQast), driving automation and efficiency

• Identify and implement process improvements, including AI and automation tooling, to scale without proportional headcount

Pricing, Packaging & Billing

• Be a key finance partner in building a nimble pricing, packaging, and billing solution that lets us launch and change offers quickly without breaking the close

• Translate new pricing models and channel structures into scalable billing, revenue recognition, and reconciliation processes, working closely with Product, RevOps, and Systems teams

• Ensure billing data flows accurately and consistently from each channel into NetSuite and the financial statements

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Legal, Sales Ops, and HR on forecasting, deal structures, and compensation accounting

• Support finance integration for acquisitions and new entities

• Contribute to the accuracy and understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, churn) alongside GAAP results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• Active CPA license

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2-4 years in a Controller role, or a strong Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager ready for a first Controller role

• Strong command of US GAAP, with demonstrated SaaS revenue recognition experience (ASC 606)

• Experience managing and developing accounting teams and supporting external audits

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred skills

• Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience

• Experience in a PE-backed company, including sponsor and lender reporting

• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Ramp, and FloQast

• Multi-entity and international accounting experience, including foreign currency and local statutory audits

• M&A and purchase accounting experience

• SOX or SOX-readiness experience

Benefits and Incentives

• Competitive Base + Annual bonus up to 10%
• Stock Options
• Health and Welfare Plans*
• Life and Disability Plans*
• Retirement Plan*
• Unlimited Flexible Paid Time Off......including your birthday off!
• Collaborative Team Culture

• Benefits for international employees, outside the US, vary by country.

Nerdio is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Nerdio is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.