Totus · 2 days ago
Controller - Intelligent Finance
Totus is a modern gift card platform built for brands, transforming gift cards into a strategic growth engine. The Controller will own and elevate accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leveraging modern tools and AI for efficient financial processes.
ComplianceE-CommerceFinancial ServicesGift CardLoyalty ProgramsPaymentsPrepaid CardsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Own the accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes
Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
Ensure US GAAP compliance across all entities and accounts
Maintain an effective chart of accounts that supports reporting and analysis
Prepare consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) on a monthly basis
Manage intercompany eliminations, FX translation, and consolidation adjustments
Provide variance analysis and commentary on financial performance versus budget and prior periods
Support preparation of management reporting, board reporting, and lender reporting as needed
Design, implement, and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures
Develop documentation for key processes to support scale and audit readiness
Support external advisors on tax, audit, and regulatory matters as the company grows
Serve as the functional owner of NetSuite ERP and related accounting systems (AP, AR, expense management, payroll integrations)
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting workflows, including close, reconciliations, and reporting
Partner with data / engineering teams to align source systems, data models, and BI reporting with the general ledger
Drive continuous improvement in process efficiency, data quality, and financial controls
Partner with FP&A on actuals vs. plan analysis and budgeting/forecasting support
Collaborate with GTM, Product, Operations, and Data teams to ensure new products, pricing, and programs are correctly captured in the financials
Provide accounting guidance on new business initiatives, contracts, and partner agreements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Active CPA license (or equivalent US public accounting qualification)
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close and financial reporting in a high-growth environment (technology, SaaS, fintech, or similar)
Strong command of US GAAP, core controllership disciplines, and technical accounting fundamentals
Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP (administration, configuration, or power user)
Experience with a modern accounting tech stack (e.g., AP automation, expense management, revenue tools, BI tools)
Demonstrated experience building or re-building accounting processes and controls, not just maintaining existing ones
Ability to work at both detailed (journal entries, reconciliations) and system design levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to accuracy and completeness
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
Mindset oriented toward automation, systematization, and use of AI and tools to reduce manual work
Preferred
Experience in fintech, payments, stored value, or B2B SaaS
Experience preparing for or managing a first-time audit
Comfort working with data teams and modern data stacks to reconcile system-of-record vs BI outputs
Experience implementing or migrating to NetSuite in a growth-stage environment