Thought Industries · 18 hours ago
Corporate Controller
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expThought Industries powers the Business of Value, enabling enterprises to unlock growth across the customer lifecycle. They are seeking a highly skilled Controller to lead accounting and financial operations, ensuring the financial foundation keeps pace with platform innovation and operational complexity.
Telecom & CommunicationsEducationSoftwareInformation TechnologyE-LearningInternet
Responsibilities
Manage all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and bank reconciliations
Lead month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses
Develop and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities
Oversee external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance
Manage annual corporate insurance policy renewals
Partner with leadership on budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning
Provide financial insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency
Supervise and develop a lean accounting team, remaining hands-on as needed
Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements
Partner closely with the CFO and FP&A function on PE reporting packages, audit readiness, and diligence support
Maintain and enhance SaaS revenue recognition processes (ASC 606)
Support cash forecasting and runway visibility
Operate effectively in a build-while-running environment with evolving systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
7–12 years of progressive accounting experience with direct ownership of close, reporting, and audits
2–4 years of accounting or finance leadership experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience in a growth-stage SaaS or mid-market company with hands-on execution
Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks)
Advanced Excel skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a resource-constrained, fast-moving environment
Prior experience in a private-equity-backed or investor-driven environment strongly preferred
Preferred
SaaS industry experience, particularly subscription or recurring revenue models
ERP implementations, upgrades, clean-ups, or post-implementation stabilization
Exposure to AI-enabled or data-driven SaaS platforms
Company
Thought Industries
Thought Industries' cloud-based Online Learning Platform helps deliver education, training and information for B2B and B2C organizations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Luminate Capital Partners
2019-09-05Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Irana Wasti
Chief Executive Officer
Robin Wadsworth
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-29
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