Growth Stage Controller

Who We Are: We’re builders, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers who draw our inspiration from the incredible leaders we serve. Nearly 15 years ago, we set out to find a better way to help the country’s leading startups navigate the financial hazards that follow their first institutional funding. Today, Propeller’s 350+ full-time professionals on three continents are proud to be considered the premier finance and accounting partner to many of the most iconic emerging companies across the CPG, E-commerce, Technology, Crypto, and Professional Services industries. We are more than just an outsourced CFO and accounting provider; we are a growth partner for our clients. With a best-in-class technology platform, coupled with unparalleled data and workflow optimization tools, we give founders the visibility and confidence to make smarter decisions.

Title:  Controller, Growth Stage  

Reports To: Pod GM, Growth Stage 

Role Overview 

Team Management

• Oversight of engagement team including US and International based personnel
• Delegates works to ensure an efficient and cost-effective use of resources
• Provides mentorship and identifies opportunities for development
• Manages utilization and client load across US and International based personnel
• Actively involved in professional development to increase technical competencies and skills for group and firm
• Seeks to improve quality throughout vertical to ensure a high quality deliverable

P&L Management

• Optimize margins and efficiency of business unit
• Client pipeline
• Collaborate closely with Business Development, CFO team, and Customer Experience Team
• Integrate with Early Warning process to actively avoid escalations

Quality Control

• Work with QC team to ensure a high quality deliverable to ensure client satisfaction
• Periodic review of client files for learning opportunities and develop best practices

Technical Competencies

• Masters Degree or CPA Required
• 7 – 9 years of experience working with multiple clients in the start up space
• Able to work cross functionally within an organization to develop processes and workflows around financial reporting
• Previous experience with Series B and Series C companies
• Strong understanding of impact of various operational and business changes on financial reporting
• Audit experience a plus
• SAP and MS Dynamics 365 experience a plus

Industry Knowledge

CPG

• Strong understanding of inventory flow
• Comfortable with DTC and wholesale sales channels
• Understanding of ASC 606 and revenue recognition
• Familiar with sales tax implications/obligations
• Able to distinguish between COGs and Opex related items

Tech/SaaS

• Comfortable with revenue waterfall and deferred revenue
• Understanding of ASC 606 and revenue recognition
• Familiar with sales tax implications/obligations
• Able to identify which costs can be capitalized, allocated to COGS and Opex

Client Management & Engagement

• Proactively ensure a high client satisfaction
• Extend client lifecycle and seek upsell opportunities
• Develop scope and service offerings for potential Growth Stage clients
• Involved in client conversion cycle
  • Scoping
  • Pitch
  • SOW

DEI Statement: At Propeller Industries, we encourage our employees and our clients to bring their true selves to the organization. We believe that a diverse team enables us to cultivate and improve upon our culture of inclusion and collaboration. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome the contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. So however you identify and whatever your background, we encourage you to apply for this role if you share our passion for helping great entrepreneurs build great companies. We look forward to meeting you!

Salary range: $140,000 - $160,000 plus bonus, benefits and 401k match

Current Benefits Offered: Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday pay, Comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. HSA contribution, Paid Family Leave, 401k match and Remote Work.  We also help you grow in your professional life.