gaiafamily - Financial Controller
Requirements
• You are a CPA with deep technical accounting expertise and high standards for accuracy and quality. You take ownership of your work end to end and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves in a lean environment. You are thoughtful about process, understand the “why” behind accounting decisions, and can balance technical rigor with business pragmatism. • You thrive in ambiguity, enjoy building and improving systems, and are confident pushing back when something is not right. You are organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working closely with leadership in a high-growth company. • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller experience • Deep technical accounting expertise and strong knowledge of US GAAP • Proven experience owning the close process and audit management • High attention to detail with a strong sense of accountability • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a startup or high-growth environment • Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly • Experience working with modern accounting systems (Xero experience a plus) • Experience with multi-entity or group accounting and consolidations • Exposure to fintech, lending, insurance, or regulated financial products is a strong plus
Responsibilities
• Own the monthly close process end to end, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting policies • Lead preparation for annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors • Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain strong internal controls • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and expense management • Review and analyze monthly operating expenses and budget variances, identifying trends, risks, and areas for improvement • Partner with Finance leadership on financial reporting, including monthly and quarterly investor reporting • Own intercompany accounting and reconciliations, as applicable • Support tax compliance and filings in partnership with external advisors • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Product, Tech, People, and other teams to ensure financial accuracy and alignment • Identify, design, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability • Help transition and stabilize accounting operations from existing contractors and legacy processes
Benefits
• The base salary range for this role is $140,000–$180,000, depending on experience and alignment with the role. • At Gaia, our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to supporting our team’s wellbeing, growth, and long-term potential. • In addition to a competitive, market-benchmarked salary, we offer: • Comprehensive healthcare coverage • Fertility and family-building support • A home office or setup budget for new hires • An annual personal development budget • Ongoing work on reward and recognition programs to ensure exceptional performance is meaningfully acknowledged
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