Controller (Onsite)

About the Role

We're hiring a Controller to own the accounting function end to end. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the monthly close, GAAP financial reporting, the annual external audit, tax compliance, payroll, treasury, and internal controls. You'll lead a small, capable accounting team and report directly to the VP of Finance. This is a classic controllership seat done at a high standard. We operate in a private equity-backed environment where the bar for accuracy, timeliness, and audit-readiness is high: lender reporting and board reporting depend on numbers that reconcile the first time. If you take pride in a tight close, clean reconciliations, and a well-documented file, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Own

Monthly Close & Financial Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close — drive the close calendar, checklist, and reconciliation discipline to a consistent 5–7 business day close
• Prepare accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules for management, board, and lender reporting
• Own the general ledger, chart of accounts, and account reconciliations across all entities and product lines, including intercompany eliminations
• Drive accrual completeness — standardized processes for expense accruals, prepaids, bonus and commission accruals, and deferred revenue

Audit & Technical Accounting

• Serve as primary owner of the annual external audit: PBC list, auditor requests, technical memos, and financial statement footnotes
• Maintain and apply technical accounting positions including ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 842 (leases), ASC 350-40 (capitalized software), and ASC 340-40 (commission capitalization)
• Prepare audit-ready documentation for judgmental areas and keep accounting policies current as the business evolves

Tax & Compliance

• Manage federal, state, and local tax compliance in partnership with outside tax advisors — income, sales/use, franchise, and property tax filings
• Own multi-state nexus monitoring, state registrations, business licenses, and voluntary disclosure matters as our footprint grows
• Maintain 1099, W-9, escheatment, and other regulatory compliance calendars

Payroll & Commissions

• Oversee semi-monthly payroll processing through our PEO (Insperity), including new-hire setup, state registrations, and benefits reconciliations
• Own commission calculations and true-ups against approved comp plans, with clear documentation of methodology
• Manage independent contractor payments and compliance, including international contractors

Treasury, AP/AR & Cash

• Own banking relationships, cash positioning, and weekly cash reporting; administer positive pay and payment fraud controls
• Oversee accounts payable, corporate card programs, expense reporting, and vendor management
• Oversee billing, collections, and cash application; partner with revenue operations on billing accuracy and DSO

Controls, Systems & Team

• Strengthen internal controls and segregation of duties; document key processes and support SOC 2 finance-related controls
• Serve as functional owner of our ERP (Sage Intacct) — drive GL hygiene, dimension structure, and automation of manual work
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team including an Assistant Controller and accounting staff; build the development plans and cross-training that make the function resilient

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director of Accounting
• CPA strongly preferred; public accounting foundation (audit) a plus
• Deep US GAAP fluency, including hands-on experience with ASC 606 in a SaaS or recurring-revenue business
• Experience in a private equity-backed and/or SaaS company — comfort with lender reporting and board materials
• Track record of running a tight, well-documented close and a clean audit
• Multi-state tax compliance experience; PEO payroll experience a plus
• Sage Intacct (or comparable mid-market ERP) experience strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel; curiosity about AI and automation tools to eliminate manual work
• A player-coach mentality — you set the standard, review the detail, and develop your team

Pay & Benefits

This position will be based full-time out of our FRONTSTEPS' Denver, CO headquarters and pays $165,000 - $195,000 per year, plus an annual performance bonus. Benefits include:

• 100% company paid onsite employee parking
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• 401k match