Controller

About the role

Lead the controllership function
Own the integrity of Nominal's financial reporting, including financial statements, month- and year-end close, technical accounting, and compliance with US GAAP and applicable regulations.
Establish accounting policies that support new products and customer contracts.
Build accounting infrastructure
Design and implement the in-house accounting function from the ground up by developing scalable processes, technological & financial systems, internal controls, and documentation that meet the needs of a maturing business.
Own operational accounting
Lead day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, expense management, treasury, and cash management while continuously improving automation and operational efficiency.
Drive financial visibility
Develop revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost accounting, and reporting processes that provide leadership with clear insights into business performance, margins, customer profitability, and resource allocation.
Maintain a chart of accounts that is properly aligned to the nature of Nominal’s business, is comprehensive in nature, and informative in structure.
Lead systems and data integrity
Own the accounting technology stack and improve integrations across ERP, CRM, billing, payroll, and expense platforms to ensure accurate, reliable financial data.
Support International Expansion
Partner with Finance leadership to build scalable accounting processes that support Nominal's global growth, including future multi-entity operations, international consolidations, foreign currency (FX) considerations, and coordination with external accounting partners.
Partner with leadership
Serve as the company's accounting expert, partnering with executive leadership to evaluate technical accounting matters, support strategic initiatives, and ensure accounting considerations are informing strategic business decision-making.
Prepare Nominal to scale
Lead external audits, strengthen governance and internal controls, and build the accounting organization—including future processes, systems, and team structure—that will support Nominal as it continues to grow.

Requirements

Active CPA with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or high-growth startup experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Technical accounting expertise
Deep knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, financial reporting, internal controls, audit management, and accounting systems.
Experience researching and applying technical accounting guidance to new business situations.

Skills

• Controller mindset
• Ownership mentality
• Systems builder
• Cross-functional leader
• ERP & accounting systems experience
• Government contracts accounting experience
• International & Multi-Entity Accounting experience
• Builder experience