Role Summary:

As a Controller at our fast-paced fintech, you will play a crucial role in building and managing our accounting processes at scale with our growth. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accounting leader in tech, preferably in a senior role with responsibilities spanning the management and maintenance of financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.  A strong communicator, the Controller will collaborate with cross-functional teams and leaders, providing valuable insights and supporting strategic decision-making processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented accounting leader to make a significant impact on the growth and success of our dynamic startup.

Who You Are:

• Passionate about our mission and can see the value this role brings to us, our restaurant partners, and our customers
• Adaptable, innovative, and tenacious when faced with new challenges or learning opportunities
• Process and data-driven with an exceptionally high attention to detail and ability to anticipate problems before they arise
• Self-sufficient and motivated - you’re proud to own specific projects or processes 
• Collaborative and communicative within your team and with cross-functional colleagues

Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining current on proposed legislation, industry trends, and best practices
• Create and maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Maintain a deep understanding of the company’s financial position and be able to provide actionable insights
• Establish and maintain relationships with financial partners including external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and investors
• Provide support to the executive team in strategic decision-making through comprehensive financials, analysis, and insights
• Oversee and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
• Lead a small team of direct and indirect reports, providing oversight, mentorship, and direction

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience as a Controller or similar role in corporate or public accounting
• Proficiency with accounting software (Quickbooks and Sage)
• Fluent in G-Suite applications (eg. Google Sheets) and Microsoft applications (eg. Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience as a Controller or similar role
• Active CPA license
• Familiarity with database systems (eg. MySQL)
• Experience transitioning accounting software to Sage

Work Environment:

• The candidate in this position will be primarily located in an office environment and be exposed to lighting, temperature, and noise level conditions typical of that environment
• This position is primarily in-person, with an expectation of in-person work at the physical office location in Austin, Texas

Some of our Benefits: 

• Generous PTO and company holiday policy + company paid Short Term Disability
• 100% employer covered health and dental insurance for our direct employees (a set plan is covered, with higher tier healthcare coverage available at employee’s additional cost; dependent coverage is at employee’s cost); vision plan available at employee’s additional cost
• Child Care Benefits and generous parental leave
• Dog-friendly workspace in a secure building with great views of downtown Austin
• Daily lunches and snacks

Salary: 

• $140,000 - $160,000, DOE