Attivo Partners · 1 day ago
Internal Controller
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$185K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expAttivo Partners is a fast-growing full-service finance and accounting consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco, specializing in providing fractional CFO and accounting services to venture-backed emerging growth clients. The Controller position is a hands-on role responsible for all accounting functions internally for the firm, including month-end close, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and tax compliance.
AccountingFinancial ServicesLegal
Hiring Manager
Ashley Monahan
Responsibilities
Build, document, and implement a scalable accounting infrastructure, including policies, procedures, and internal controls to support continued growth
Manage a team of two Staff Accountants focused on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, providing oversight, guidance, and development
Serve as the primary link between the transactional accounting function and the CFO, translating day-to-day accounting activity into clear financial insights
Lead the restructuring and modernization of the accounting function, addressing gaps created during periods of rapid company growth
Own and execute accounting cleanup efforts to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across financial operations
Personally administer new processes initially to ensure successful implementation before transitioning ownership to team members
Manage all general accounting functions, including full-cycle month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidations, and variance analysis
Prepare monthly financial statements, including fluctuation analysis and budget vs. actual comparisons
Create, document, and maintain a comprehensive accounting playbook to support future scaling and team onboarding
Direct activities related to billing, cash collections, cash management, and cash forecasting
Develop and manage KPI dashboards and standardized reporting for leadership
Accurately calculate sales commissions in accordance with multiple compensation plans
Build standardized and ad-hoc reports tracking revenue, margins, operating costs, KPIs, and other key metrics
Complete payroll processing and tax-related matters to ensure timely and accurate compliance
Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to build and scale accounting processes in high-growth environments
Willingness to work hands-on with day-to-day accounting activities when needed
Experience managing small accounting teams and developing talent
Strong change management skills with the ability to implement new processes across a growing organization
Advanced Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of ownership, accountability, and professional curiosity
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior or controller-level roles
Demonstrated experience leading teams and scaling accounting operations
Experience working in a fast-paced professional services environment
High integrity and strong sense of accountability
Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality
Adaptable and comfortable in evolving, ambiguous environments
Solution-oriented with a growth mindset
Confident communicator who can partner effectively with executive leadership
Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for building scalable systems and teams
Ability to travel at least twice a year for All-Staff Retreats & Regional Meetups
Preferred
Experience working in startups or high-growth companies with approximately 100–200 employees
Prior ownership of accounting function redesign or post-growth cleanup initiatives
Experience creating documentation, playbooks, and standardized operating procedures
Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Rippling, and Monday.com
Experience working in professional services organizations
Remote – Pacific Time Zone (preferred)
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees on base plan, 70% coverage for additional family members)
Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k)
3 weeks PTO
Voluntary Life Insurance & Disability plans
Work-from-home allowance
Company
Attivo Partners
Attivo Partners is a full-service Finance and Accounting firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brett Newsome
CFO
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