Controller

About Dash0

Join Dash0 and help us define the future of observability. We are OpenTelemetry-native, building a delightful, simple, and AI-centric platform that eliminates vendor lock-in and meaningless toil. Shape a product that developers love—all with transparent pricing and cost-control built in.

The Role

As Controller, you are responsible for overseeing Dash0’s financial accounting, reporting, and compliance processes. You ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability in all financial operations while supporting leadership with structured financial insights.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys building scalable financial processes in a high-growth SaaS environment.

You will work closely with the CEO, CRO, and external advisors to maintain financial health and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Own and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes

• Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards

• Maintain general ledger integrity and financial documentation

• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax laws, and financial reporting standards

• Manage statutory reporting requirements

Budgeting & Forecasting Support

• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

• Partner with leadership to monitor financial performance against targets

• Provide variance analysis and structured financial insights

Cash Flow & Liquidity Management

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital

• Support investment and funding planning initiatives

Systems & Process Improvement

• Own and improve financial systems and reporting tools

• Ensure clean, scalable finance processes as the company grows

• Identify and implement process efficiencies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Revenue Operations, HR, and Operations to ensure alignment across financial processes

• Support board reporting and investor updates with accurate financial data

Who You Are

• Proven experience as a Controller, Senior Accountant, or Finance Manager in a SaaS or high-growth environment

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial compliance

• Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes

• Structured, detail-oriented, and highly reliable

• Comfortable working independently in a scaling organization

• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate numbers into business insights

• Excellent communication skills in English

Nice to Have

• Experience in venture-backed or international SaaS companies

• Familiarity with subscription revenue accounting (ARR, deferred revenue, usage-based models)

• Experience implementing financial systems or ERP tools

Why Join Dash0

• High-impact role with direct visibility to executive leadership

• Opportunity to build scalable financial foundations in a fast-growing company

• Competitive compensation package

• Equity participation

• Collaborative and transparent culture