Our client is a venture-backed Technology company looking for a hands-on Controller to lead both accounting and core finance operations. This role is structured as a contract-to-hire engagement, with the expectation of full-time conversion based on mutual fit. The Controller will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financials while also supporting forecasting, financial visibility, and day-to-day decision-making across the business. This is a hands-on role in a lean environment, where the Controller will play a key role in bringing structure, consistency, and clarity to the financial function. What You'll Own • Accounting & Close • Lead all accounting operations: Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition • Own month-end and year-end close processes • Prepare timely, accurate financial statements • Financial Reporting & Visibility • Build and maintain internal reporting packages for leadership • Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across the organization • Provide insight into financial performance, not just reporting • Planning & Forecasting • Support budgeting and forecasting processes • Analyze variances and help leadership understand drivers of performance • Improve forecasting accuracy over time • Operational Finance • Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Sales, Operations) to align financials with business activity • Translate business activity into financial impact and decision support • Identify areas where process, structure, or visibility needs to improve • Process & Controls • Develop and refine accounting policies and internal controls • Improve workflows and systems to support scale • Ensure readiness for audit and compliance requirements What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Controller in a SaaS environment • Experience owning both accounting and finance responsibilities • Ability to operate in a lean, fast-moving environment with competing priorities • Comfortable working in a globally distributed organization • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently Why This Role This is an opportunity to step into a role with real ownership, bring structure to a complex environment, and work closely with leadership as the business continues to evolve. Work Environment • Hybrid role with periodic in-person collaboration required in the Peninsula area • Candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area Requirements • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including time as a Controller or equivalent lead role • Deep understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, etc.) • Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct • Proven working experience as a Controller in a small to mid-size VC backed company • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (advanced degree a plus) • CPA or CMA preferred • Deep experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation • Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting Benefits • Contract Phase (Initial Engagement): • Hourly rate • No benefits during the contract period • Upon Conversion to Full-Time: • Base salary: $200,000–$220,000 + bonus • Health benefits: 100% employee / 95% dependent coverage • Discretionary PTO • 401(k) (no match) • Additional long-term incentive tied to company outcomes