Controller

Responsibilities

• Serve as Profluent's in-house technical accounting authority; research and prepare position memos on complex transactions, new GAAP pronouncements, and company-specific accounting policy decisions
• Executes general ledger operations, leading monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process to ensure accurate and timely US GAAP financial statements
• Drive R&D accounting across CRO and vendor accruals, prepaids, and program-level cost tracking, bringing structure and visibility to one of the company's largest spend categories
• Build and deliver financial reporting packages and board-level management decks; translate financial results and key metrics into clear narratives for executive leadership and the Board
• Own equity accounting and plan administration under ASC 718 (including stock-based compensation expense, 409A valuation support, cap table integrity, and related financial statement disclosures) in partnership with the equity platform (Carta or equivalent)
• Design, implement, and maintain an internal control framework scaled for a high-growth tech company, balancing rigor with operational practicality as the company grows
• Lead audit readiness and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors; drive clean, timely delivery of annual financial statement audits
• Manage federal, state, and local tax compliance in coordination with external advisors; lead R&D tax credit studies and other R&D-related tax matters, including Section 174 capitalization considerations
• Evaluate and implement finance technology, including procure-to-pay and close management tools, to reduce manual effort, improve auditability, and strengthen data integrity at scale
• Own cash management, banking relationships, and treasury operations, including cash forecasting and liquidity monitoring appropriate for a venture-backed company at Profluent's stage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, active CPA license
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role, preferably within a Big 4 or similar environment
• Prior experience in a pre-IPO or high-growth venture-backed company environment required (e.g., biotech, tech)
• Demonstrated experience with NetSuite, including implementation, migration, or optimization (experience migrating from QuickBooks or similar legacy system strongly preferred)
• Hands-on experience designing and maintaining internal control frameworks
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP; ability to independently research and document technical accounting positions
• Experience managing external financial audits and serving as primary point of contact for auditors