Controller

Overview of Position

The Controller is a senior individual contributor and people leader tasked with ensuring the integrity accuracy and timeliness of the companys financial reporting and accounting operations. This role is pivotal in maintaining strong internal controls and compliance across multiple geographies delivering reliable financial information to executive leadership our private equity firm and lending partners.

In this PE-owned $50100M professional learning and services business the Controller plays a critical role in maintaining operational stability and financial accuracy. We are looking for a hands-on manager who enjoys the details of the day-to-day accounting function. This role is best suited for a steady reliable leader who prioritizes consistency process execution and maintaining a clean set of books over high-level strategic pivots. You will be the primary owner of the General Ledger supported by a staff accountant accounts payable and payroll support. 

We are seeking a hands-on accounting leader who excels in a fast-paced results-driven environment and can balance precision practicality and collaboration.

What you will be doing:

Financial Accounting & Close

• Own and manage the monthly quarterly and annual close process ensuring accuracy timeliness and GAAP compliance

• Prepare and review journal entries account reconciliations accruals and reserves

• Ensure consistency and integrity across multiple revenue streams (direct enterprise sales and channel partners)

• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts across domestic and international entities

Revenue & Cost Accounting

• Manage the automated revenue recognition process within NetSuite to ensure accurate treatment of enterprise contracts and partner sales. Ensure the system is functioning correctly for deferred revenue and contract assets without the need for manual offline schedules.

• Ensure proper treatment of deferred revenue contract assets and partner commissions

• Partner with Finance and Sales Operations to ensure accurate billing collections and revenue forecasting

PE Bank & Executive Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for:

  • PE ownership

  • Lending partners / banks

  • Executive leadership

• Participate in Monthly Operational Reviews (MORs) providing insights on financial performance trends risks and variances

• Support budgeting forecasting and cash flow analysis in partnership with the Senior Director of Finance

International & Compliance Oversight

• Oversee statutory compliance and tax filings for our entities in Europe Japan India and Australia. You will act as the point person to flag compliance needs and coordinate with local resources to ensure all jurisdictional requirements are met.

• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting payroll accounting and tax-related accounting entries

• Support audits reviews and lender examinations

Controls Systems & Process Improvement

• Design implement and maintain strong internal controls appropriate for a PE-backed organization

• Continuously improve accounting processes documentation and close efficiency

• Partner with Finance People Operations and Legal to ensure payroll benefits and compensation are accurately reflected in financials

• Support ERP accounting system and reporting tool enhancements as the company scales

Team Leadership

• Lead develop and coach AR AP and Payroll functions

• Establish clear expectations workflows and accountability across the accounting team

• Build a culture of accuracy ownership continuous improvement and service orientation

• Demonstrates curiosity and pushes continuous improvement. 

Qualifications :

A successful candidate will have:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting; CPA / CMA or advanced qualifications preferred.

• 8 years of progressive accounting experience with 3 years in a leadership role.

• Experience in a $50M$100M revenue business preferably PE-backed.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial close management.

• Experience preparing financial reports for private equity stakeholders and banks.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• CPA or equivalent professional certification.

• Experience with professional services education SaaS or hybrid revenue models.

• Exposure to international accounting and multi-entity consolidations.

• Experience in improving close timelines and scaling accounting operations.

• Hands-on detail-oriented and results-driven.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities.

• Confident collaborator with Finance People Operations and executive leadership.

• Skilled at communicating financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

• Trusted guardian of financial integrity and compliance.

• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Forward-facing and interested in AI and technological advancements.

• Advanced experience with NetSuite. Experience with Concur for expense management and Paylocity for payroll processing preferred.

Additional Information :

Where youll be working:  We proudly support a collaborative remote environment for our globally distributed teammates while also using our Boulder office as a resource. #LI-Remote

Compensation: Scaled Agile is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The target salary range for this role is $165000- $190000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills and certifications.

Wondering if you should apply

As a company that helps organizations embrace and turn change into opportunity were looking for teammates with diverse experiences who thrive on applying their knowledge in new ways. You dont need to meet every listed qualification to apply. If youre motivated by an iterative approach to growth learning collaboration and relentless improvement we want to hear from you.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time