Controller

mpathic•Seattle preferred, WA

33d•$115,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Controller who thrives in early-stage, high-growth startup environments and wants to have a meaningful impact on building a financially resilient, investor-ready company. As part of our founding in-house Operations team, your mission is to own the full Accounting function and build the financial infrastructure that scales with us through our next funding round and beyond. You'll report to the VP Finance, partner closely with the CEO, and manage external auditors/tax advisors to build reliable reporting, tighten controls, and keep the company audit-ready at all times. This is a full-time role, remote-friendly with a preference for Seattle and overlap with the Pacific Time Zone, with a clear path to grow with the company as it scales.

Requirements

Have 6–10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 in a startup or high-growth environment (Series A–C preferred).
Have held a Controller or Senior Accounting Manager title and owned the full close cycle independently.
Are comfortable being the only accounting hire — building process where none exists, without waiting for a playbook.
Have hands-on experience with equity accounting, deferred revenue (SaaS or contract-based), and multi-entity or multi-currency environments.
Know your way around a 409A, cap table, and investor reporting expectations.
Communicate financial complexity clearly to non-finance stakeholders, including founders and board members.
Take ownership, stay cool in ambiguity, and care as much about accuracy as you do about speed.

Nice To Haves

Are a CPA (strongly preferred) with experience coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors.

Responsibilities

Establishing a monthly close cycle under 5 business days by owning the general ledger, close process, and chart of accounts.
Build or formalize core financial controls, expense policies, and AP/AR workflows from the ground up.
Be a strategic finance partner by contributing to board reporting, scenario modeling, and preparing our Series B data room.
Lead the company's first formal audit or financial review process with minimal outside support.
Implement scalable systems and integrations across payroll, equity, banking, and the GL.