Controller

CardFlight

38d•$135,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

Whether they’re building great payment software or collaborating with a client, every CardFlight employee is committed to empowering small businesses to accept electronic payments with ease. Our team works primarily remote in over 25 US states with the ability to work in any US state and is passionate about delivering intuitive, reliable software that helps small businesses get paid. Joining CardFlight means being part of a fast-moving company, collaborating closely with talented teammates, and having a direct impact on simplifying payments for small businesses nationwide. We’re currently looking for a Controller to take a key role on our United States location-neutral Finance team. This is a high-impact position for someone who wants to own, modernize, and scale the accounting function at a growing SaaS + payments company, while partnering closely with FP&A and our VP of Finance. In this role, you will have the opportunity to maintain, automate, and continuously improve CardFlight’s accounting operations. Our finance function supports complex payments software (SaaS) and payment facilitation (PayFac) business lines, requiring strong ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, revenue and expense integrity, and financial reporting. We are intentionally investing in AI-enabled tools, automation platforms, and modern accounting workflows to reduce manual effort and scale efficiently. The Controller will operate as a lean, one-person accounting team, supported by mature SOPs, comprehensive documentation, and a growing automation stack. You will work closely with the VP of Finance to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and strong alignment between accounting actuals and forecasts. As the business grows, you will help evaluate when and where additional support (e.g., junior staff or contractors) is warranted. In this role, we especially value: Ownership mindset — comfort taking full responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks Automation and systems curiosity — eagerness to replace manual processes with scalable tools Sound judgment and adaptability — ability to operate effectively in a fast-changing, high-growth environment The position is U.S. location-neutral and fully remote, with opportunities to gather in person as a company and as a Finance team throughout the year.

Requirements

7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and operational accounting best practices
Comfort operating as a “hands-on” Controller in a lean team environment
Strong analytical skills and ability to partner with FP&A on forecasts and reporting
Proficiency with modern accounting systems and tools (e.g., QBO, NetSuite, AP automation tools, close software)
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

Experience in SaaS, fintech, payments, or PayFac environments (strongly preferred)
Demonstrated success implementing accounting automation or modernizing finance processes

Responsibilities

Own the full month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial statements
Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies
Partner with FP&A to ensure department-level P&Ls and actuals align with forecasts and budgets
Own and continuously improve PayFac accounting and reconciliation processes across revenue, fees, settlements, and cash
Reconcile multiple data sources (processors, banks, internal systems) and manage exception handling
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Risk, Product, and Engineering to ensure data integrity and scalable processes
Implement and own accounting automation tools across close management, reconciliations, AP/AR, and reporting
Identify opportunities to replace manual workflows with AI-enabled or rules-based automation
Help build and maintain a modern finance tech stack that supports scale with minimal incremental headcount
Serve as primary owner for audit readiness and external audit support
Coordinate tax filings, sales tax processes, and required compliance reporting
Maintain strong internal controls and documentation
Operate as a lean, independent accounting function while evaluating if/when additional support is needed
Help assess the need for use of junior staff or overseas contractors as business complexity and volumes grow