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Controller

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Work from: 
California (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

10+ years of accounting experience, Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP, CPA required, Experience in technology industry, Understanding of accounting software and ERP systems.

Key responsabilities:

  • Oversee daily operations of accounting department
  • Create processes and internal controls for accurate records
  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting laws
  • Prepare and publish monthly financial statements
  • Partner with external auditors for timely audits
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Job description

✍🏽 About Writer

Writer is the full-stack generative AI platform delivering transformative ROI for the world’s leading enterprises. Named one of the top 50 companies in AI by Forbes, Writer empowers hundreds of customers like Accenture, Intuit, L’Oreal, and Vanguard to transform the way they work. 

Our all-in-one solution makes it easy to deploy customized AI apps and workflows that accelerate growth, increase productivity, and ensure compliance. Designed to provide enterprise-grade accuracy, security, and efficiency, Writer’s suite of development tools is supported by Palmyra – Writer’s state-of-the-art family of LLMs – alongside our industry-leading graph-based RAG and customizable AI guardrails. 

Founded in 2020 with offices in San Francisco, New York City, and London, Writer is backed by strategic investors, including ICONIQ Growth, Insight Partners, WndrCo, Balderton Capital, and Aspect Ventures. 

Our team of over 200 employees thinks big and moves fast, and we’re looking for smart, hardworking builders and scalers to join us on our journey to create a better future of work.

📐 About this role

The Controller is a key full-time position within the Finance department, responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of the company. This role involves managing the global accounting team, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and preparing monthly financial statements. The Controller will work closely with FP&A, GTM Strategy & Operations, and various other parties.

🦸🏻‍♀️ Your responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, including AP, AR, Revenue, and GL Accounting

  • Create processes and procedures (including internal controls) to help maintain accurate and complete accounting records

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting

  • Manage outside consultants and use their expertise where needed

  • Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements

  • Partner with the external auditors to ensure a timely audit of our financial statements

  • Manage ERP cleanliness, working closely with IT as necessary

  • Coach and mentor key leaders in the accounting organization

⭐️ Is this you?

  • 10+ years of experience in accounting, with expert-level knowledge of US GAAP

  • CPA required

  • Relevant experience in the technology industry, preferably with exposure to technical accounting and operational accounting

  • Strong understanding of accounting software and ERP systems

  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with ability to work effectively with senior leadership and external parties

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🍩 Benefits & perks

  • Generous PTO, plus company holidays

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family

  • Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)

  • Fertility and family planning support

  • Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri

  • Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options

  • Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution

  • Annual work-life stipends for:

    • Home office setup, cell phone, internet

    • Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.

    • Learning and development stipend

  • Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites

  • Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k

Writer is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Team Management
  • Decision Making
  • Leadership
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving

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