Controller
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Description
Build and lead Alchemy's end-to-end accounting function, overseeing accounting operations, global consolidations, close processes, financial reporting, tax compliance, technical accounting, financial systems, internal controls, and auditor and advisor relationships.
Responsibilities
- Set the strategy and long-term direction for the accounting function, systems, and team.
- Manage general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting, and multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations.
- Own timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Ensure financial statements and accounting practices comply with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and optimize NetSuite, Orb, Zip, and Ramp.
- Develop accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
- Oversee tax planning, compliance, and preparation.
- Lead relationships with accounting firms, auditors, tax advisors, and financial service providers.
- Develop and present financial and operational reporting.
- Provide recommendations for strategic decision-making.
- Lead technical accounting and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, People, Engineering, and Product.
- Lead, develop, and scale the accounting team.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Leadership experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Head of Accounting, Accounting Director, or similar senior accounting role.
- Public accounting experience and in-house operating experience at a high-growth technology company.
- Experience with general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, consolidations, financial reporting, and close processes.
- Deep technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP.
- Experience building scalable accounting systems, processes, policies, and internal controls.
- Audit-readiness experience or ability to prepare a company for future audits.
- Strong business judgment.
- Strong communication skills.
- People leadership experience.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- Experience in a high-growth startup or later-stage private company.
- Experience with NetSuite, billing, procurement, and expense management systems.
- Experience managing external tax, technical accounting, M&A, audit, or advisory partners.
- Experience with crypto, digital assets, blockchain, or web3 is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Equity
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Gym reimbursement
- Home office build-out budget
- In-office group meals
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible time off
- Wellbeing and mental health perks
- Learning and development stipend
- Company-sponsored conferences and events
- HSA
- FSA
- Fertility benefits
- 401(k)
