Controller

Ditto • Washington, DC

18d • $223,000 - $262,000 • Remote

About The Position

Ditto is seeking a Controller to own and improve its accounting function as the company grows. The role is responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; US GAAP financial statements; balance sheet reconciliations; and reporting. The Controller leads software revenue accounting under ASC 606, including reviews of subscriptions, term licenses, usage arrangements, implementation services, contract modifications, and related billing and revenue schedules.

The Controller partners with Legal, Sales, and public sector program owners on contract-specific billing, project and labor cost tracking, and documentation. The role also develops proportionate controls and approval workflows, leads financial statement audits, supports accounting diligence, and coordinates tax, equity compensation, and international accounting with advisors as applicable.

This position oversees payables, receivables and collections, expense management, payroll accounting, and treasury controls. It improves processes and data flows across CRM, contracts, billing, payroll, and the ERP; leads accounting staff and outside providers; automates recurring work; and partners with FP&A on actuals and forecast inputs while owning accounting policies and conclusions. The position works remotely, with Ditto's Atlanta office available for use or meetings.

Requirements

• Direct ownership of the close and financial reporting in a growing software or technology business, with strong US GAAP and software ASC 606 judgment.
• Experience managing financial statement audits and turning complex accounting questions into clear documentation, policies, and operating processes.
• Evidence of improving reconciliations, internal controls, accounting systems, and data quality while staying close to day-to-day execution.
• Ability to lead employees or outside accounting providers, prioritize competing needs, and communicate clearly with commercial and technical partners.
• Accounting education or equivalent professional experience, paired with sound judgment, attention to detail, and accountability for reliable results.
• A proactive and curious attitude about how AI can support the role through automation, ideation, or more thoughtful decision-making.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, NetSuite ERP, and other accounting-related applications, including AP automation, expense management, and other financial systems.
• Strong understanding of core accounting processes and internal controls, with the ability to translate complex accounting concepts into practical applications.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

• CPA; public accounting experience or experience leading external audits.
• Experience scaling accounting at a venture-backed software company, including financing diligence.
• Experience with commercial and government software contracts, channel arrangements, and applicable FAR, DFARS, DCAA, or cost accounting requirements.
• Experience with equity accounting, software development cost accounting, international entities, or multi-currency operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, US GAAP financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting.
• Provide leaders with dependable actuals and clear explanations of financial results.
• Lead ASC 606 reviews for subscriptions, term licenses, usage arrangements, and implementation services.
• Document performance obligations, allocation, recognition timing, and contract modifications.
• Reconcile billing, cash receipts, deferred revenue, contract assets, and remaining performance obligations to the ledger.
• Partner with Legal, Sales, and public sector program owners on contract-specific billing, project and labor cost tracking, and supporting documentation.
• Apply requirements appropriate to each contract and coordinate with specialists when needed.
• Build proportionate controls and approval workflows, lead the financial statement audit, and prepare organized support for accounting diligence.
• Coordinate tax, equity compensation, and international accounting with advisors as applicable.
• Oversee payables, receivables and collections, expense management, payroll accounting, and treasury controls.
• Improve handoffs between CRM, contracts, billing, payroll, and the ERP.
• Lead accounting staff and outside providers, automate recurring work, and develop the team.
• Partner with FP&A on actuals and forecast inputs while owning accounting policies and conclusions.
• Establish a dependable close calendar, reconciled balance sheet accounts, documented revenue policies, contract schedules that tie to the ledger, and a prioritized systems and controls plan.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and meaningful equity.
• In the US: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible time off for all employees.
• Remote work, with an Atlanta office available for working or meeting with teammates.

What This Job Offers

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