Corporate Controller

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a growth-stage company.

This is a player-coach role responsible for owning the accounting function end-to-end while helping mature processes to meet private-equity board and lender expectations. The Controller will oversee a lean accounting team and play a pivotal role in strengthening financial operations as the company continues to scale.

As Controller you will support a data-driven AI-enabled SaaS business ensuring the financial foundation keeps pace with platform innovation evolving systems and operational complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including general ledger AP AR payroll and bank reconciliations

• Lead month-end and year-end close ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting

• Prepare and analyze financial statements management reports and variance analyses

• Develop and maintain strong internal controls accounting policies and procedures

• Manage cash flow working capital and treasury activities

• Oversee external audits tax filings and regulatory compliance

• Manage annual corporate insurance policy renewals

• Partner with leadership on budgets forecasts and strategic planning

• Provide financial insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency

• Supervise and develop a lean accounting team remaining hands-on as needed

• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements

• Partner closely with the CFO and FP&A function on PE reporting packages audit readiness and diligence support

• Maintain and enhance SaaS revenue recognition processes (ASC 606)

• Support cash forecasting and runway visibility

• Operate effectively in a build-while-running environment with evolving systems

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA strongly preferred

• 712 years of progressive accounting experience with direct ownership of close reporting and audits

• 24 years of accounting or finance leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

• Experience in a growth-stage SaaS or mid-market company with hands-on execution

• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g. NetSuite Sage Intacct QuickBooks)
  Advanced Excel skills

• Strong organizational analytical and communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a resource-constrained fast-moving environment

• Prior experience in a private-equity-backed or investor-driven environment strongly preferred

Preferred Experience

• SaaS industry experience particularly subscription or recurring revenue models

• ERP implementations upgrades clean-ups or post-implementation stabilization

• Exposure to AI-enabled or data-driven SaaS platforms

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

The annual salary for this role is $140000-$200000 with bonus eligibility DOE.

Thought Industries does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions at Thought Industries are based on merit qualifications and abilities.

Thought Industries does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions at Thought Industries are based on merit qualifications and abilities.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time