Internal Controller
$185k - $200k USD
Join the Rapidly Growing Team at Attivo Partners!
Are you dedicated to excellence and eager to advance your career? Passionate about technology and startups? Excited to work with some of the most innovative early-stage companies in the world? If so, Attivo Partners is the place for you!
Why Attivo?
Attivo Partners is a fast-growing full-service finance and accounting consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco, with a presence in major startup hubs across the US. Our remote teams specialize in providing fractional CFO and accounting services to venture-backed emerging growth clients, supporting their journey from inception to over $50M in revenue.
What We Offer:
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a talented team with extensive experience in venture-backed companies. At Attivo, we believe in teamwork and value the unique insights and creativity each member brings.
- Culture of Growth: We thrive on the challenges presented by diverse and exciting clients, offering unparalleled learning and professional development opportunities.
- Mentorship and Training: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing ongoing mentoring and training to help you grow personally and professionally.
- Flexibility: We understand the importance of balance and are dedicated to maintaining a culture that supports your career and personal life.
Our Values:
- Lasting Relationships: We build solid and enduring connections with our clients and team members.
- Data-Driven Insights: We leverage data to drive intelligent decisions and impactful results.
- Growth-Focused Mindset: We embrace opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Collaboration-First: We prioritize teamwork and believe the best solutions come from working together.
- Culture-Conscious: We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Join us at Attivo Partners and be part of a team that's shaping the future of finance and accounting for startups. Let's grow together!
Role Overview
The Controller position is a hands-on role, responsible for all accounting functions internally for the firm, including full-cycle month-end close, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and tax compliance. The Controller will be responsible for managing the general accounting for the organization, prepare financial statements and management reporting, managing the organization's cash, and assisting with the creation of budgets and forecasts. Experience with developing and establishing policies and procedures within a high growth organization is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build, document, and implement a scalable accounting infrastructure, including policies, procedures, and internal controls to support continued growth
- Manage a team of two Staff Accountants focused on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, providing oversight, guidance, and development
- Serve as the primary link between the transactional accounting function and the CFO, translating day-to-day accounting activity into clear financial insights
- Lead the restructuring and modernization of the accounting function, addressing gaps created during periods of rapid company growth
- Own and execute accounting cleanup efforts to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across financial operations
- Personally administer new processes initially to ensure successful implementation before transitioning ownership to team members
- Manage all general accounting functions, including full-cycle month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidations, and variance analysis
- Prepare monthly financial statements, including fluctuation analysis and budget vs. actual comparisons
- Create, document, and maintain a comprehensive accounting playbook to support future scaling and team onboarding
- Direct activities related to billing, cash collections, cash management, and cash forecasting
- Develop and manage KPI dashboards and standardized reporting for leadership
- Accurately calculate sales commissions in accordance with multiple compensation plans
- Build standardized and ad-hoc reports tracking revenue, margins, operating costs, KPIs, and other key metrics
- Complete payroll processing and tax-related matters to ensure timely and accurate compliance
- Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
Requirements
- Proven ability to build and scale accounting processes in high-growth environments
- Willingness to work hands-on with day-to-day accounting activities when needed
- Experience managing small accounting teams and developing talent
- Strong change management skills with the ability to implement new processes across a growing organization
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High level of ownership, accountability, and professional curiosity
Preferred Experience
- Experience working in startups or high-growth companies with approximately 100–200 employees
- Prior ownership of accounting function redesign or post-growth cleanup initiatives
- Experience creating documentation, playbooks, and standardized operating procedures
- Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Rippling, and Monday.com
- Experience working in professional services organizations
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; CPA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior or controller-level roles
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and scaling accounting operations
- Experience working in a fast-paced professional services environment
Professional Attributes
- High integrity and strong sense of accountability
- Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality
- Adaptable and comfortable in evolving, ambiguous environments
- Solution-oriented with a growth mindset
- Confident communicator who can partner effectively with executive leadership
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for building scalable systems and teams
Location/Travel
- Remote – Pacific Time Zone (preferred)
- Ability to travel at least twice a year for All-Staff Retreats & Regional Meetups
Reports To: Internal CFO
Hiring Range: $185,000- $200,000 (depending on experience)
Position Status: Full-Time Exempt
Benefits
Benefits for full-time employees include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees on base plan, 70% coverage for additional family members), participation in Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k), 3 weeks PTO, voluntary Life Insurance & Disability plans, and work-from-home allowance. Primary caregivers and others requiring a flexible work schedule or reduced hours are encouraged to apply; benefits may be prorated for part-time hires.
Final Notes
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Attivo Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. People from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Attivo Partners will never request payment, sensitive personal information, or unsolicited account access at any stage of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from our team will come *exclusively from an @attivopartners.com email address. If you receive a message claiming to be from Attivo that does not use this domain - or if something feels unfamiliar - please disregard the communication and report it to us at Recruiting@Attivopartners.com.