Lead accounting and financial operations including full-cycle accounting, month- and year-end close, GAAP financial statements, cash management, tax and sales tax compliance, internal controls, budgeting/forecasting, and investor/fundraising reporting. Partner with executive team to drive performance and support audits and diligence.
Our team is seeking an experienced Controller to lead Buzz Solution’s accounting and financial operations. This role will oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, financial risk management, as well as the development and oversight of internal control policies and procedures. You will work closely with the executive leadership team to drive performance through financial reporting.
Responsibilities- Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, and fixed assets
- Manage the month-end and year-end close processes
- Establish and document policies, procedures, and best practices for the finance function
- Own the full-cycle accounts payable process: vendor onboarding and W-9/1099 setup, purchase-order and invoice matching, GL coding, approval routing, payment runs, and vendor reconciliations and inquiries.
- Reconcile the AR and AP subledgers to the general ledger each period and maintain the related accrual and allowance estimates, including the allowance for credit losses.
- Build and maintain robust internal controls to support future audit cycles and diligence processes
- Prepare timely, accurate GAAP financial statements and the monthly management reporting package, with variance analysis against budget and prior period.
- Manage tax filings, sales tax compliance, and multi-state nexus considerations
- Proactively identify compliance risks and implement corrective measures
- Own cash management, bank reconciliations, and short-term cash forecasting.
- Forecast working-capital needs and time funding and disbursements against the cash position.
- Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and resource allocation.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA license, preferred
- 8+ years of progressive public accounting (audit) background, ideally with technology or SaaS clients.
- Proven experience owning the full accounting cycle and close process
- Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal tools
- Familiarity with SaaS business models and relevant metrics (ARR, ACV,CAC, burn rate)
- Experience supporting fundraising processes and investor reporting
Anticipated Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000
Benefits: Health, Dental &Vision insurance, 401k Contributions, Unlimited Paid Time Off, STD/LTD,
Similar Jobs
Financial Services
Performs financial control activities including balance sheet reconciliation, certification, and substantiation; month-end close coordination; general ledger bookings; GLRS reporting governance; and inter-entity control monitoring. The role analyzes complex financial systems, identifies and escalates control issues, partners with business and risk managers, and develops spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools. This position is fully onsite in Columbus, Ohio, five days per week.
Top Skills:
DatabasesFinancial Reporting SystemsGeneral LedgerGlrsSpreadsheets
Logistics • Pharmaceutical
Assists with internal audit tasks, resolves audit issues, maintains audit records, ensures compliance with audit policies, supports audit training, and contributes to investigations and risk assessments.
Edtech • Social Impact
Lead CommonLit's day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, general ledger management, revenue recognition, treasury, tax compliance, audits, internal controls, reporting, procurement, and financial systems. Manage two direct reports, ensure GAAP compliance, support budgeting and grants reporting, and partner with the VP of Finance on cash forecasting, banking, systems implementations, and strategic financial matters.
Top Skills:
Erp SystemsSage IntacctSalesforce
What you need to know about the NYC Tech Scene
As the undisputed financial capital of the world, New York City is an epicenter of startup funding activity. The city has a thriving fintech scene and is a major player in verticals ranging from AI to biotech, cybersecurity and digital media. It also has universities like NYU, Columbia and Cornell Tech attracting students and researchers from across the globe, providing the ecosystem with a constant influx of world-class talent. And its East Coast location and three international airports make it a perfect spot for European companies establishing a foothold in the United States.
Key Facts About NYC Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 549,200; 6% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Capgemini, Bloomberg, IBM, Spotify
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, Fintech
- Funding Landscape: $25.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Greycroft, Thrive Capital, Union Square Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tribeca Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, CUNY, AI Now Institute, Flatiron Institute, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, NASA Space Radiation Laboratory
