Controller

Metabase

9d • $125,000 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

Metabase is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations. This is a broad startup controller role encompassing core accounting, audit, tax, payments, and expense management. Initially, the focus will be on managing external accounting and tax firms, with the potential to bring these functions in-house over time. The ideal candidate is an expert in their field, comfortable with ambiguity, and motivated by building and running financial operations. Metabase's BizOps & Finance team manages finance, accounting, sales operations, legal operations, compliance, and account management, using a systems-driven approach to ensure smooth company operations and allow the software development team to focus on building great products.

Requirements

• Active CPA.
• Expertise with US GAAP, SaaS revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and multi-entity/international accounting.
• Experience owning full-cycle month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Experience managing audits end-to-end.
• Undergraduate qualification in accounting, finance, or a rigorous quantitative field.
• Strong investigative skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• High bar for accuracy with exacting attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple work streams.
• Low ego attitude and willingness to roll up sleeves.
• Based in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a startup.
• Prior experience in big 4 audit.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review the month-end close process, including investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Own the external auditor relationship, coordinate information requests, and resolve any issues that arise.
• Manage external tax accountants and handle direct execution of tasks such as new-state registrations and payments.
• Oversee the payment cycle and manage the corporate card/expense system.
• Lead the implementation of new financial systems (ERP, revenue recognition, payments) over time.
• Potentially build an in-house accounting close process.

Benefits

• Meaningful equity
• Fully employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (with 75% coverage for dependents)
• 401(k) with employer match available after 30 days
• Flexible and unlimited paid time off including sick time
• Asynchronous, remote-first environment
• Flexibility to define your own schedule
• Autonomy
• Environment that fosters growth, learning, and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior