Controller

About the role

The Controller will own financial operations as RouteGenie scales. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can create the financial structure, close the books, build the right controls, and translate financial data into actionable insights for the CEO.

Responsibilities

• Month-end and year-end close – own the full process, top to bottom
• General ledger oversight and integrity
• Financial reporting for internal leadership and any external stakeholders
• Budget vs. actuals analysis with meaningful commentary
• Internal controls design and compliance
• Audit preparation and external auditor coordination
• Tax coordination with outside advisors
• AR/AP team leadership (team of 2 + external bookkeeping firm)
• Deferred revenue and revenue recognition
• Investor relations with external capital providers for finance and tax related items

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2-3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role. CPA preferred, or strong desire to achieve soon.
• Experience at a growth-stage SaaS or technology company, required
• Solid understanding of deferred revenue and revenue recognition (ASC 606), required
• Proficient in modern accounting systems and experiencing leading an accounting system migration, a plus. (ex. QBO, Ramp, Salesforce, Stripe, Sage, NetSuite)
• Proven experience managing close processes and building controls infrastructure
• Comfortable managing a small team and external partners
• Strong judgment – knows when to escalate and when to just get it done
• Excel fluency; comfort with financial modeling and variance analysis
• Experience in healthcare technology or transportation/logistics software is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred

Skills

• Financial modeling
• Variance analysis
• Accounting systems proficiency (QBO, Ramp, Salesforce, Stripe, Sage, NetSuite)
• Internal controls design and compliance
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Team leadership and collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and flexible core business hours
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Company paid parking
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conferences

Pay

$130,000 - $150,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule

This is a hybrid position (4 days in office, 1 day remote) in Nashville.