Controller

ControllerReports to: CEOLocation: Denver area w/ part time presence in Boulder office preferred. Exceptional remote candidates considered.Compensation: $160-190k plus equity, depending on experience and skillset.About JoinJoin is a venture-backed technology company built for the construction industry, and the leading platform for preconstruction and design phase management. Founded in 2017, Join is backed by investors in the built environment, including WND Ventures (DPR Construction’s venture arm), STO Building Group, Building Ventures, and Ironspring Ventures. More than 1,000 companies use Join today, including 25 of the ENR Top 50 general contractors. Owners, contractors, and design teams collaborate across thousands of projects on Join, from hospitals and labs to data centers and stadiums. More than half our team comes from the industry we serve, from firms like Clark, DPR, and Hensel Phelps. They work alongside technology leaders from Google X, Autodesk, Workday, and Palantir.The roleYou’ll be our first dedicated finance hire and the only person who owns the numbers and audits, and contributes critically to the plan. Today the books live in QuickBooks Online and Bill.com, and the accounting is straightforward — the opportunity is to take a working setup and build it into a finance function that can carry us through audits, diligence, and the next stage of growth.This is a hands-on role. You’ll be deeply involved in all aspects of our reporting, working with an accounting firm on the details, then turn around and walk the board through what the numbers mean. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll be the person we rely on for an honest read on cash, burn, and where the business actually stands.What you’ll ownClose & reportingOwn month-end and year-end close with support from outsourced vendorsProduce monthly GAAP financials with variance commentaryMaintain the chart of accounts, accruals, and reconciliation disciplineManage relationship with external accounting firm. Review their work product for accuracy, ask the right diligence questions, and be internal check on all outputs.Audit & complianceServe as primary point of contact for our financial statement auditOwn the finance and access-control evidence for our SOC 2 audit, serving as primary point of contact with support from internal technical teamsManage federal, state, and local tax filings with outside advisors, including multi-state nexusTreasury & AP/ARCash positioning, banking relationships, and runway visibilityRun AP through Bill.com; own collections and AR agingLookahead cashflow forecastingPlanning & board reportingOwn the operating budget and rolling forecastOwn monthly Budget vs. Actual (BVA) reporting across all departments, including variance commentary and vendor-mapping discipline.’Own and maintain company’s financial/operating model: headcount, budget, and forecast scenarios, partnering with department leaders.Own core SaaS metrics (MRR, ARR, NRR/churn, CAC, unit economics) and cohort-level analysis to inform pricing, packaging, and go-to-market decisions.Build the board reporting package and the metrics behind itBusiness operationsEntity registrations, business insurance, and vendor/contract administrationOwn the finance systems stack and improve it as we scaleOwn insource/outsource decisions and vendor relationships around financial operationsWhat we’re looking for6+ years in accounting, ideally mixing public accounting with a startup or SaaS operating roleB2B SaaS backgroundFluent in SaaS revenue recognition and metrics (ARR, GRR, NRR, etc).CPA preferredStrong technical footing: GAAP, accruals, revenue recognition (ASC 606), financial statement prepYou’ve been through an audit from the company side, not just the firm sideFluent in QuickBooks Online; comfortable improving or migrating systemsComfortable being the only finance person in the room — you find problems before they surface and build the process that prevents themClear communicator who can explain financial detail to a non-finance audienceNice to havePrior SOC 2 experienceExperience supporting a fundraise diligence processHow to Apply:Email the CEO at "his first name"."his last name"@join.build (this will look like john.doe@join.build) with the subject line CONTROLLER, a resume, and 2-3 sentences on why you think you’re a great fit for this important and impactful role. Compensation and Benefits:Join Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position. The salary range for this role is $160k – $190k/yr. Actual salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including equity in the company, 100% employer-sponsored medical premiums, a 401(k) plan, a generous paid time off (PTO) policy including two company-wide shutdown weeks, and more.