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$200k–$220k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree, professional certificate
Health Insurance, Bonus, Discretionary PTO, 401(k), Long-term Incentive
Posted 61d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead all accounting operations, including month-end close and financial statement preparation. Partner cross-functionally to provide financial visibility, forecasting, and decision support for a venture-backed tech company.
Requirements
Requires 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, specifically as a Controller in a SaaS or VC-backed environment. Proficiency in Sage Intacct and a deep understanding of SaaS metrics and GAAP are essential.
Full job description
Our client is a venture-backed Technology company looking for a hands-on Controller to lead both accounting and core finance operations.
This role is structured as a contract-to-hire engagement, with the expectation of full-time conversion based on mutual fit.
The Controller will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financials while also supporting forecasting, financial visibility, and day-to-day decision-making across the business.
This is a hands-on role in a lean environment, where the Controller will play a key role in bringing structure, consistency, and clarity to the financial function.
What You'll Own
Accounting & Close
Lead all accounting operations: Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition
Own month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare timely, accurate financial statements
Financial Reporting & Visibility
Build and maintain internal reporting packages for leadership
Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across the organization
Provide insight into financial performance, not just reporting
Planning & Forecasting
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Analyze variances and help leadership understand drivers of performance
Improve forecasting accuracy over time
Operational Finance
Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Sales, Operations) to align financials with business activity
Translate business activity into financial impact and decision support
Identify areas where process, structure, or visibility needs to improve
Process & Controls
Develop and refine accounting policies and internal controls
Improve workflows and systems to support scale
Ensure readiness for audit and compliance requirements
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Controller in a SaaS environment
Experience owning both accounting and finance responsibilities
Ability to operate in a lean, fast-moving environment with competing priorities
Comfortable working in a globally distributed organization
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to step into a role with real ownership, bring structure to a complex environment, and work closely with leadership as the business continues to evolve.
Work Environment
Hybrid role with periodic in-person collaboration required in the Peninsula area
Candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including time as a Controller or equivalent lead role
Deep understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, etc.)
Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct
Proven working experience as a Controller in a small to mid-size VC backed company
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (advanced degree a plus)
CPA or CMA preferred
Deep experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
Contract Phase (Initial Engagement):
Hourly rate
No benefits during the contract period
Upon Conversion to Full-Time:
Base salary: $200,000–$220,000 + bonus
Health benefits: 100% employee / 95% dependent coverage
Discretionary PTO
401(k) (no match)
Additional long-term incentive tied to company outcomes
Financial and Accounting Services for Venture-Backed Startups and Venture Capital Firms Inception to Exit
Industry
Accounting
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Menlo Park, CA
LinkedIn followers
3,155
Launch Finance is a women-owned financial services firm dedicated to serving startups at all stages of growth across all industries with high-quality, cost-effective financial and accounting solutions from inception to exit. #LaunchFinance #InceptionToExit #LaunchYourStartup #CFO #Accounting #StartupAccounting
Deborah Kranz built Kranz & Associates – one of the most successful interim financial services companies – and she is recognized as a financial leader in Silicon Valley for venture capital firms and startups.
In 2019, Deborah Kranz joined Shauna Barker and Laina Payne – two experienced and successful financial executives — to form Launch Finance and provide exceptional financial support to startups and venture firms.
Launch Finance’s mission is to help startups and venture capital firms with the financial support they need to be successful. Working inside venture capital firms, Deborah Kranz recognized the unique needs of startups to access fractional finance teams who could provide turnkey finance and HR solutions to startups.
Formerly CEO of one of the most successful interim CFO consulting firms that she grew and sold, Kranz, along with colleagues Barker and Payne, learned what startups need to be successful. They bring a breadth of experience and knowledge to their startups by offering a practical, proven approach steeped in experience; Launch Finance’s support ensures access to expertise as well as industry data.
Offices: Menlo Park, CA 94025, US · Santa Monica, CA 90403, US
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