Controller

Flowcode•New York, NY

11d•$175,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Flowcode is hiring a Controller to own daily accounting and shape the way the finance function operates. Working directly with the CFO in a lean finance team, the Controller will prepare accounting work, resolve accounting questions, lead relationships with auditors and external advisers, and improve processes and systems. AI and automation are central to the role, which also offers opportunities to contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and operating decisions. The Controller will help build a top-tier accounting function and expand their impact across finance. The position is based in New York City with a hybrid arrangement requiring four days per week in the office. Compensation is $175,000–$225,000 plus equity; starting pay depends on the role, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Requirements

5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 or equivalent audit experience.
Strong US GAAP knowledge and practical experience with SaaS or subscription revenue accounting.
Ability to make sound accounting judgments, explain reasoning, and recognize when specialist advice is needed.
Experience owning a close and working directly with auditors, with readiness to take responsibility for the full accounting function.
Experience applying AI and automation to real work, including explaining an improved workflow, how its output was checked, and what changed as a result.
Strong spreadsheet and financial systems skills, attention to detail, and ability to turn incomplete information into a clear next step.
Clear communication, a strong sense of ownership, follow-through to resolve issues, and ability to work well with colleagues outside Finance.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or public accounting experience.
Experience improving the process from signed contract to cash collection, or modernizing accounting and billing systems.
Interest or experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and partnering with department leaders on spending and resource decisions.
Experience standing up an accounting function from scratch at an early-stage or hyper-scaling company.

Responsibilities

Own daily accounting, the close, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, and accurate, timely financial reporting.
Build scalable accounting policies, controls, documentation, and recurring processes.
Lead technical accounting across revenue recognition, deferred revenue, equity compensation, multi-entity reporting, and capitalization.
Improve finance systems and integrations to reduce manual work and support growth.
Apply AI to reconciliations, reporting, collections, and analysis, with measurable improvements and appropriate review.
Own billing and collections, resolve customer issues, and maintain visibility into cash and upcoming payments.
Manage audits and coordinate tax and compliance work with external advisers.
Partner with the CFO on forecasting, budgets, monthly reporting, and board and investor materials.
Work with Legal, Sales, and Operations on contract terms, billing arrangements, and approvals.