Controller

About the role

Maven is hiring a Controller to own the day-to-day finance function and help build a strong foundation for the company’s next stage of growth. This is a hands-on role for someone who can bring rigor, reliability, and visibility to our financial operations while working closely with a Fractional CFO.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process and deliver accurate, timely financial statements and reporting
• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including accruals, reconciliations, AP/AR oversight, payroll coordination, and cash management
• Improve controls, audit readiness, and the reliability of finance processes
• Support budgeting, forecast inputs, management reporting, and KPI visibility
• Create a repeatable finance operating rhythm so leadership can rely on timely, accurate financial information
• Provide financial data and analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and strengthen financial performance
• Continuously improve accounting processes, workflows, and finance infrastructure
• Partner cross-functionally with leaders across the business

Requirements

• Experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller
• Strong accounting and finance operations foundation
• Experience in a scaling private company; venture-backed, PE-backed, or otherwise operationally complex environments are a plus
• Ability to operate in a hands-on environment without a large team
• Strong process orientation, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Clear communication skills and comfort working with non-finance leaders
• Business judgment and interest in growing into broader finance leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience
• CPA is a plus, but not required

Qualifications

• Experience in a scaling private company; venture-backed, PE-backed, or otherwise operationally complex environments are a plus
• Strong process orientation, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Clear communication skills and comfort working with non-finance leaders
• Business judgment and interest in growing into broader finance leadership

Skills

• Experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller
• Strong accounting and finance operations foundation
• Experience in a scaling private company; venture-backed, PE-backed, or otherwise operationally complex environments are a plus
• Ability to operate in a hands-on environment without a large team
• Strong process orientation, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Clear communication skills and comfort working with non-finance leaders
• Business judgment and interest in growing into broader finance leadership

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous Vacation Policy
• Snacks, snacks and snacks
• The opportunity to fundamentally contribute to a growing company

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD