Principal Controller

Bruno•Dallas, TX

20d•$125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Our client, a fast-growing leader in the SaaS industry, is seeking a Corporate Controller to join their dynamic team in Dallas. Despite being a small company, they have a significant impact and are looking for a dedicated individual to own and drive all aspects of accounting and financial operations. Reporting directly to the CFO, who is known for partnering with the team to enable success, the Corporate Controller will have the opportunity to build and lead a world-class team, implement best practices, and contribute to the company’s growth. This role involves working closely with the finance team to develop budgets, long-term strategic plans, and dashboards.

Requirements

CPA license with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Hands-on, self-starter, and hard worker with a proactive attitude.
Enjoys managing change-management projects that enhance organization scale.
Detail-oriented leader capable of working in a fast-paced environment with large amounts of data.
Consistent track record of delivering ahead of deadlines.
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external partners.
Ability to review and understand commercial and vendor contracts.
Continuous learner with a "grit" mindset and openness to constructive feedback.
Personal strength in Microsoft Excel and Word (PowerPoint a plus).
Flexible, collaborative, and interested in new technology.
2 to 3 years working in finance for a SaaS/software company would be preferable.
3 years plus working in regional or national audit firm; exposure to SaaS/Software companies is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Carta or a similar product for Cap Table reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own, reconcile, and direct a tight GL month-end close process, focusing on key accounts such as revenue, deferred revenue, commissions, and stock options.
Prepare the month-end reporting package with a detailed analysis of any variances.
Review and establish/improve formal written processes and policies for all accounting-impacted processes.
Coordinate with the CFO and accounting team to enhance and maintain all accounting IT systems, including mid-market solutions for ERP, billing, and expenses.
Lead the annual external audit and prepare the required reporting.
Manage external contractors on compliance for various taxes, including Federal, State, Corporate, Sales, and Use.
Manage private equity and bank compliance reporting.
Coordinate with the CFO on FP&A in developing KPIs, forecasting, and insights.
Report and communicate operational metrics and budget/forecast information across the organization
Own the AR process, credit & collections, AP approval, and incentive payouts.
Conduct accounting research, staying fluent in US GAAP/IFRS, to plan and implement new accounting initiatives (e.g., ASC 606 on Revenue Recognition).