Controller

Nanit•New York, NY

1d•$240,000 - $260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nanit is seeking a Controller to own the company's accounting operations and financial reporting. This is a critical role for a company operating at the intersection of physical hardware and recurring subscription revenue, involving complexities such as inventory accounting, cost of goods, deferred revenue, and the reporting rigor required of a business that has achieved significant scale and continues to grow. The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting leader who has built and managed accounting functions at companies with both meaningful scale of physical inventory and subscription or SaaS revenue streams. This person thrives on building process, driving accuracy, and serving as the operational backbone of the finance organization.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3–5 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
Prior experience at a company with significant physical inventory (consumer hardware, CPG, or similar) - understanding standard costing, inventory reserves, and COGS complexity
Prior experience at a company with subscription or recurring revenue - fluency in deferred revenue and hybrid hardware/software revenue arrangements
Experience at a company that has scaled - built accounting infrastructure to match growth, not just maintained it
Deep technical GAAP knowledge with particular strength in revenue recognition, inventory, and cost accounting
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team; a builder who can hire, train, and scale an accounting function
Experience managing external audits at a company with meaningful operational complexity
Strong systems fluency — NetSuite required
CPA required
Highly organized, process-oriented, and comfortable operating with significant ownership in a lean, fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with 3PL integrations, Shopify or DTC platforms, and subscription billing systems
Big Four or national firm public accounting audit background preferred

Responsibilities

Own all accounting operations including the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process — driving accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement in close cycle efficiency
Maintain and enforce accounting policies including revenue recognition, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, deferred revenue, and subscription revenue treatment
Manage and develop the accounting team; build capacity and structure to support continued growth
Own the external audit relationship — serve as primary point of contact, manage deliverables, and ensure clean, timely audit completion
Partner with FP&A to ensure the integrity of actuals feeding into financial models, variance analysis, and board reporting
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management controls
Build and maintain a strong internal controls environment; identify gaps and implement scalable process improvements as the business grows
Support tax compliance in partnership with external advisors — federal, state, sales tax (including nexus management for a multi-channel retailer), and international as applicable
Lead systems and tools strategy for the accounting function, including ERP optimization and integration with adjacent platforms (3PL, subscription billing, e-commerce)