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LHH · 10 hours ago

Part-Time Controller

Austin, TX

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

4+ years exp

LHH is partnering with a venture-backed AI company based in Austin that is redefining possibilities in artificial intelligence. They are seeking a Part-Time Controller to oversee finance leadership, compliance, and reporting while working primarily remote with occasional onsite meetings.

Human Resources

Hiring Manager

Mason Willrich

Responsibilities

Oversee an outsourced CPA firm for accounting and tax deliverables; review outputs and ensure accuracy

Maintain US GAAP compliance; implement internal controls; drive audit and due-diligence readiness

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis; deliver actionable insights and monthly reporting packages

Prepare materials for board meetings and fundraising efforts; standardize KPI dashboards and commentary

Manage cap table processes (e.g., via Carta); support option grants and documentation

Assist with light HR and benefits tasks as needed in a lean startup environment

Qualification

CPAUS GAAP complianceAdvanced ExcelBudgetingForecastingEquity managementStartup experienceSystemsAutomationCross-functional partnershipGovernanceComplianceSelf-starterCommunication skills

Required

CPA with Big Four/public accounting foundation (audit or advisory)

4+ years of progressive experience spanning close, controls, and reporting

Advanced Excel and comfort with startup tech stacks/automation

Self-starter who plans ahead, communicates crisply, and thrives in a lean environment

Ability to work hybrid from Austin or travel there 1–2x per month if based in DFW/Houston

Preferred

Startup experience: Comfortable with ambiguity and building scalable processes from scratch (close calendars, policy libraries, RACI ownership)

Fundraising & investor relations: Exposure to diligence prep, board reporting, KPI frameworks, monthly investor updates, and governance rhythms

Equity management: Familiarity with cap table administration and platforms like Carta; option grant workflows; basic scenario modeling a plus

Systems & automation: Hands-on with modern finance tools (ERP, consolidations, AR/AP, expense management) and a bias for pragmatically automating repetitive work

Cross-functional partnership: Proven success collaborating with HR, Operations, Engineering/Product, and external vendors to deliver timely results

Governance & compliance: Experience documenting SOX-like controls in a VC-backed or pre-IPO environment; able to write clear narratives and checklists