Corporate Controller

Transit Technologies•Remote, US,

11d•$175,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Transit Technologies is seeking a Corporate Controller to own the integrity of the company's financial reporting, accounting operations, and technical accounting function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role is responsible for a clean, efficient monthly close, GAAP-compliant financial statements, and the accounting policies that underpin a growing, PE-backed SaaS platform. The Corporate Controller will manage a shared services team while remaining highly hands-on. This is a high-accountability role for someone who takes pride in getting the numbers right, communicates clearly with FP&A and business partners, and is energized by building process in a dynamic, multi-product environment.

Requirements

CPA required
Big 4 or large regional public accounting background strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
Deep technical accounting fluency
Experience in a SaaS or recurring-revenue software business required
multi-product or multi-entity experience a strong plus
PE-backed company experience preferred
comfort with sponsor reporting and lender compliance
Proven ability to manage and improve a monthly close process in a lean, fast-moving environment
Strong communicator — able to translate technical accounting into plain language for non-accounting stakeholders
Proficiency in a mid-market ERP (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar)
experience with close management tools (FloQast, Blackline) a plus

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process driving toward a fast, clean, and well-documented close
Prepare and review consolidated and entity-level financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage intercompany eliminations, allocations, and multi-entity consolidation
Partner with FP&A on variance analysis and ensure actuals are accurate and close-ready for management reporting
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; own the integrity of the ERP
Serve as the company's primary technical accounting resource, owning positions on complex and judgment-intensive areas outside of revenue recognition that is owned by the Revenue Controller
Document and maintain accounting policies and internal memos; ensure positions are defensible and consistently applied across the platform
Monitor emerging GAAP guidance and assess applicability to the business; advise CFO on required changes
Serve as the primary liaison for the annual external audit; manage PBC requests, auditor relationships, and timeline to ensure an efficient, clean audit
Maintain a strong internal controls environment; identify control gaps and implement remediation
Oversee sales tax, income tax compliance coordination (with outside advisors), and other regulatory filings
Support compliance with lenders, including supporting schedules for covenant calculations and lender reporting
Lead purchase accounting for acquisitions under ASC 805, including opening balance sheet preparation, fair value adjustments, and intangible asset identification – partnering with outside advisors as necessary
Manage post-close integration of acquired entities into the consolidation and reporting structure
Manage and develop Assistant Controller and the accounting staff; set clear expectations and invest in their growth
Drive continuous improvement in close efficiency, workflow automation, and documentation standards
Partner closely with CFO and FP&A team as a trusted financial steward