Controller

Smartcat • East Lyme, CT

1d

About The Position

Smartcat is building the future of work, where human expertise meets digital teammates to drive 10x to 1000x productivity gains for the world’s leading enterprises.
We’re on the frontier of an entirely new category: Agentic AI. We enable enterprises to build high-performing hybrid workforces made up of both humans and AI agents. These AI agents aren’t generic copilots. They’re fully trained digital teammates that learn from your best people, your content, and your business strategy—ready to get to work from day one.
Our platform combines generative AI, human-in-the-loop workflows, and a living Enterprise Skill Graph that continuously learns and improves. Whether you're launching a product globally, onboarding new hires, translating learning content, or aligning legal teams across regions, Smartcat turns knowledge into action and action into scale.
Over 1,000 companies, including 20% of the Fortune 500, rely on Smartcat to bring their business to the world—instantly, accurately, and in every language. As a Series C company with consistently high year-over-year growth, we’re scaling fast and investing in people who want to shape the future of work with us.
Join us in unlocking global potential, one human and agent team at a time.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
You’ll join Smartcat at a key scaling stage. Our accounting foundation is in place, and we are now building a robust, scalable finance function to support continued global growth.
This is a high-impact, build-and-scale role, not a maintenance Controller position. You will take ownership of a complex, multi-entity global environment and transform it into a streamlined, automated, and audit-ready finance infrastructure. You will have end-to-end ownership of accounting, tax, and payroll operations across all entities, including systems, policies, and external partner management.
You’ll work in a finance team that values clarity, speed, and practical solutions —combining hands-on execution with the opportunity to shape systems and processes across the company.
MISSION
Own and scale Smartcat’s global accounting, tax, and payroll operations — ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient financial processes across all entities, while building a modern, automation-driven finance infrastructure that supports decision-making and global expansion.
You will report to the VP of Finance and lead a team of 3, working closely with external partners (audit, tax, local payroll accountants).
Smartcat operates across 6 legal entities (US, UK, Netherlands, Armenia, Cyprus), with 230+ team members in 35+ countries and 20+ US states, creating a highly complex global compliance and reporting environment.
You will partner closely with FP&A, FinOps, and PeopleOps to ensure finance is a reliable business partner.

Requirements

• Built or scaled accounting functions in international, multi-entity environments, ideally in AI, SaaS, and/or marketplace businesses
• Developed strong expertise in US GAAP, with working knowledge of IFRS and local statutory requirements
• Owned group consolidation, financial reporting, and external audits
• Implemented or improved revenue recognition (ASC 606) in complex business models
• Led or optimized ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) in multi-entity setups
• Established internal controls and scalable accounting processes in growing organizations
• Managed tax compliance and global payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions
• Led and developed accounting teams, while remaining hands-on
• Delivered measurable improvements through automation and tooling, including implementation of AI-driven solutions
• Operated effectively in high-growth environments, building structure where needed
• Acted as a strategic partner to Leadership, translating accounting into actionable business insights

Responsibilities

• Deliver a timely and accurate close (target: 5-day close) with reliable consolidation and audit-ready financials
• Ensure full GAAP compliance, strong internal controls, and predictable external audits across all entities
• Build a scalable ASC 606 framework supporting SaaS and marketplace revenue streams
• Lead the evolution of our NetSuite environment into a highly automated, AI-enabled finance system that accelerates close, improves accuracy, and scales with the business
• Reduce manual accounting work by at least 50% through automation and process optimization
• Establish fully compliant global tax and payroll operations, with clear visibility into risks and obligations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees