Controller

Narmi • New York, NY

6d

About The Position

Narmi is seeking its first Controller to own accounting end-to-end. This role will work directly with founders and the leadership team, providing the numbers used to run the company. It is a hands-on position within a fast-growing company of approximately 150 people. The Controller will be responsible for the general ledger and the associated work, ensuring financial reporting compliance and building the accounting function.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience running a full monthly close as the accountable person, not just as part of a larger team.
• Experience running an annual audit and serving as the main point of contact for auditors.
• Experience with ASC 606, particularly with multi-year software or subscription contracts.
• Experience bringing accounting functions in-house or rebuilding a non-functional close process.
• Strong writing skills to explain accounting decisions to non-accountants, including founders and the board.

Nice To Haves

• Fintech, B2B SaaS, or financial infrastructure background.
• Experience through a fundraise, acquisition, or audit readiness for a transaction.
• Experience setting up or migrating a GL or ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and quarter-end close process from start to finish.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure financial reporting and GAAP compliance.
• Handle revenue recognition under ASC 606, including multi-year contracts with implementation fees and annual escalators.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and make necessary judgment calls.
• Own the annual audit process from end to end.
• Manage tax filings, state registrations, and sales tax.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, building a control environment suitable for a company of this size.
• Partner with security and compliance teams on financial processes related to SOC 2.
• Oversee accounting operations, including AP and AR.
• Manage customer billing for financial institution contracts, including annual increases and true-ups.
• Process vendor payments and expense reimbursements.
• Handle cash management and perform account reconciliations.
• Determine which accounting functions to run in-house versus outsource.
• Improve accounting processes and tooling, such as close checklists, documentation, and systems, to ensure scalability.
• Build the accounting function to scale past the initial hire.

Benefits

• Executive level equity option grant.
• Eligibility for performance-based cash and additional equity bonuses.
• Full benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed