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SafelyYou · 5 days ago

Controller (Pacific or Mountain Time Zone)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

SafelyYou is a company dedicated to improving care in senior living through innovative technology and AI solutions. They are seeking a proactive Financial Controller to lead the accounting function, streamline processes, and support strategic financial planning as the company grows.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Elder CareElderlyHealth Care

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations: general ledger, cash flow, A/P, A/R, revenue recognition, inventory, and intercompany/multi-currency consolidations

Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, including financial statements and internal reporting

Manage all accounting policies, controls, and documentation to ensure U.S. GAAP compliance and audit readiness

Lead accounting operations for our Canadian subsidiary and ensure consolidated financial reporting integrity

Own the full-cycle audit process, including overall coordination, technical accounting memos, and external auditor and advisor relationships

Ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements, including federal, state, local, and sales tax filings

Drive process improvements and implement scalable, automated workflows across accounting and related operations

Own the accuracy of financial data across systems and champion best practices for consistency and data integrity

Support the implementation of ERP, billing, and other financial systems as needed to improve visibility and automation

Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting, including compliance with ASC 606, ASC 842, and other relevant standards

Collaborate with People, Legal, Sales, and Operations to ensure accurate payroll, benefits, headcount tracking, and contract accounting

Support the VP of Finance in budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and investor reporting

Partner with business teams to drive working capital discipline and cost efficiency across the organization

Act as a business partner across the company, bringing financial rigor and operational insight to key decision-making

Hire, manage, and mentor the accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Qualification

SaaS accountingU.S. GAAPFinancial reportingInternal controlsERP implementationTeam leadershipProcess improvementFinancial systems knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES

8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience

Deep understanding of SaaS and cost accounting, including ASC 606 revenue recognition and related SaaS metrics

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices

Experience with equity accounting, debt compliance, software capitalization, and audit readiness

Familiarity with financial systems such as QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Ramp, Carta, Maxio (or similar billing platform)

Experience implementing or upgrading ERP and finance systems (e.g., NetSuite, Intacct, Ramp)

Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders

Benefits

A mission-driven company culture

Fully remote

Competitive salary & benefits, including fully paid employee premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Program

Monthly Education, Well-being & WFH stipends

Non-accrual PTO

Growth Potential

Company Retreats

Medical & Family/Parental Leave

Company

SafelyYou

Originating in 2015 as the doctoral research of CEO George Netscher—and inspired by his own family's experience with Alzheimer's disease—SafelyYou was spun out of UC Berkeley’s Artificial Intelligence Research Lab, one of the top five AI research groups in the world.

Founded in 2015

San Francisco, California, USA

51-200 employees