Controller - Startup
- $160,000 - $180,000
- Boston, MA
Hybrid, AI, Process Improvement
A bit about us:
We’re a small but fast-growing healthtech company on a mission to help people live healthier lives. Our team is passionate about using technology and data to improve well-being and simplify health management. As we scale, we’re looking for a Controller to bring structure and insight to our finance operations.
Why join us?
Make a meaningful impact in an industry that matters.
Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.
Help shape the financial foundation of a growing company.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.
Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.
Help shape the financial foundation of a growing company.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Details
The Controller will play a key leadership role in managing all general accounting functions and financial operations. You’ll be instrumental in building scalable financial systems, automating workflows, and maintaining key banking relationships as we grow. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone excited to build efficient processes in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
Accounting Oversight:
Lead and manage all general accounting functions including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Manage external audits and tax filings in coordination with external providers.
Financial Systems & Automation:
Identify, implement, and optimize accounting and finance platforms to streamline operations.
Drive automation initiatives across billing, expense reporting, and financial reporting processes.
Support integration of financial tools with other internal systems.
Banking & Treasury:
Manage company banking relationships and maintain strong cash management practices.
Monitor cash flow, forecast liquidity needs, and manage capital deployment strategies.
Support fundraising and investor reporting activities as needed.
Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with department leads to support budgeting, forecasting, and spend visibility.
Potential to build and manage a small finance/accounting team as the company scales.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).
6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally including startup or high-growth company experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Proven experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and financial automation tools.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically in a lean environment.
Responsibilities
Accounting Oversight:
Lead and manage all general accounting functions including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Manage external audits and tax filings in coordination with external providers.
Financial Systems & Automation:
Identify, implement, and optimize accounting and finance platforms to streamline operations.
Drive automation initiatives across billing, expense reporting, and financial reporting processes.
Support integration of financial tools with other internal systems.
Banking & Treasury:
Manage company banking relationships and maintain strong cash management practices.
Monitor cash flow, forecast liquidity needs, and manage capital deployment strategies.
Support fundraising and investor reporting activities as needed.
Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with department leads to support budgeting, forecasting, and spend visibility.
Potential to build and manage a small finance/accounting team as the company scales.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).
6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally including startup or high-growth company experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Proven experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and financial automation tools.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically in a lean environment.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.