Controller
Chownow·3 days ago
As our Controller, you will be responsible for guiding the accounting department in improving internal processes for more efficient workflow, promoting ROI-based decision making, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls. You will interface with department heads across the organization. You will plan and direct the development, implementation, and operation of accounting systems and procedures to reduce costs and obtain improved information.
This role reports directly to the Head of Finance and manages a team of 10 across Accounting, Billing, Financial Operations, Accounts Payable, and Payroll.
This is a remote role based in the United States. Please note: ChowNow is not eligible to employ in every state and the recruiting team will confirm location and eligibility before moving past initial stages.
Core Responsibilities:
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Own the monthly close process, including multi-entity consolidation in NetSuite and the mechanics of consolidating our international subsidiary
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Own financial reporting and the reporting package to leadership including flux analysis and financial statements
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Oversee equity administration and stock-based compensation accounting
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Own our spend management platform, including procurement, corporate card spend, expense reimbursements, and bill pay/AP processes.
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Own banking relationships across our US and Canadian entities, along with related bank compliance reporting
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Own corporate insurance and vendor renewals across both entities
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Serve as a trusted partner to finance leadership and cross-functional teams, and as the primary point of contact for our external audit, tax, and banking partners
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Drive continuous improvement and automation of close and accounting processes as the company scales
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Own the quote-to-cash process end to end, including billing configuration, revenue recognition, and improvement of scalable billing processes and procedures
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Partner cross-functionally in evolving our billing and financial systems as the business grows
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Own recurring MRR reporting used for commissions and bank reporting
- Own the annual financial statement audit end-to-end, including readiness, PBC coordination, and controls-testing preparation with our external auditors
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Own and strengthen the internal control environment across financial reporting and key operational processes, including documentation, monitoring, and remediation of control gaps as they arise
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Own and refine governance infrastructure, including the delegation of authority matrix and signature and authorization policy
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Manage non-financial-statement audits (i.e.., sales & use tax, business tax, unclaimed property) as they arise
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Own our multi-jurisdiction sales & use tax compliance program, including active audits
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Monitor and assess the impact of changes in sales tax law and adapt our compliance approach accordingly
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Coordinate with our external tax firm on the income tax provision and compliance cadence
Accounting Operations & Close
Revenue, Billing, & Reporting
Audit, Internal Controls & Compliance
You Should Apply If You Have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA designation preferred
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7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity
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3+ years of direct people management experience
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Public accounting foundation (Big 4 or national firm) preferred
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Deep US GAAP knowledge, with hands-on experience in areas such as revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and business combinations
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Experience owning a multi-entity monthly close and consolidation process. International subsidiary experience is a strong plus
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Track record of leading external audits and strengthening internal controls over financial reporting
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Experience managing and developing an accounting team, ideally a distributed one
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Comfort operating hands-on in a lean, fast-moving environment, able to own details as well as build out processes
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Highly proficient with NetSuite as well as experience with a modern tech stack (Ramp, Carta, etc.)
About Our Benefits:
- Estimated On-Target Earnings (OTE): $220,000- $260,000 (depending on candidate experience and location)
- Ongoing training and growth opportunities.
- A "Best Place to Work" winner multiple times where we focus on creating a great employee experience.
- Rock solid medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Mental Health Coverage - we offer several programs to support your mental health and wellness goals.
- Unlimited Paid Vacation. We expect you to work hard, but still enjoy your personal life
- 7 weeks of baby bonding time for all new parents (within the first year of birth or adoption), 8 Weeks of Paid Pregnancy Leave.
- 401(k) Matching
- Employer-contributing student loan assistance program or continuing education reimbursement program
- Employee Stock Incentive Plan.
- Pet insurance for your fur babies
- Consistent & fair leadership: we’ll share info, set clear goals, show you respect, and treat everyone fairly.
- Enough freedom to spread your wings while still holding you accountable.
Market context
Measured from remote postings we have tracked ourselves — not self-reported survey data.
What Lead / Principal Finance roles in Americas pay
- 25th
- $118k
- Median
- $146k
- 75th
- $175k
Based on 1,418 comparable postings with disclosed salaries, last 12 months.
How Chownow is hiring
- Last 90 days
- 20 roles
- Total tracked
- 56
- Hiring across
- 10 job families
Tracked since October 2025.