Corporate Controller

GoTu•Miami, FL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller who will anchor the accounting operations during a period of high-growth and finance team reorganization. This leader will be responsible for establishing scalable financial infrastructure, driving process discipline, and managing a small team. They must be adept at implementing AI-native workflows and tooling to handle transaction volume exceeding $500 million.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in a high-growth, tech-enabled marketplace or SaaS business.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (required)
Superb communication (verbal and written)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Relentless commitment to advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion and a sincere commitment to our mission

Responsibilities

Own and execute the timely and accurate monthly financial close process, including maintaining the general ledger and preparing consolidated financial statements.
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing accounting team.
Spearhead the design and implementation of scalable, AI-native finance workflows and tooling to support a high-volume marketplace business operating over $500M in transaction volume, including initiatives to:
Optimize the monthly financial close through AI-assisted tools for close checklist tracking, bottleneck identification, and issue resolution.
Enhance accounts receivable efficiency by overseeing the deployment of AI-assisted collections tools and managing transaction disputes (e.g., Stripe dispute classification).
Partner with FP&A to implement AI-assisted cost classification and tagging systems for accurate segmentation and reporting of variable versus fixed costs.
Serve as the primary liaison and manager for external advisors, including the annual financial statement audit and federal/state tax compliance).
Manage all accounting operations, systems administration, and internal controls to ensure data integrity and compliance across all US-based legal entities.
Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., Product, Sales, HR) on projects such as defining new payment terms, credit application approvals, and implementing new accounting operations policies.
Manage payroll close and journal entries, expense and credit card reconciliation, and ensure proper controls over disbursements (ACH/wire approvals).