Kindred - Controller
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Requirements
• We’re looking for an experienced accounting leader who combines deep technical expertise with a builder mindset. The ideal candidate has: • 8+ years of accounting experience, primarily in private, venture-backed companies • Strong command of US GAAP and hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements • US GAAP • Experience supporting companies through meaningful scale, from early-stage through later-stage private company environments • Proven ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including improving speed, accuracy, and controls • Experience transitioning accounting work from outsourced providers to an in-house function • Experience implementing, owning, or improving accounting systems and infrastructure (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP) • Experience managing audits and working with external auditors and tax advisors • A hands-on, detail-oriented approach — comfortable doing the work, not just reviewing it • Strong process design, documentation, and organizational skills • A collaborative, low-ego working style with the ability to partner cross-functionally • High ownership, proactivity, and follow-through • Experience hiring or scaling accounting teams over time • CPA or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
• As Controller, you’ll take ownership of Kindred’s accounting function and play a hands-on role in building the systems and processes that support the business. You’ll: • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency • Lead the transition from outsourced accounting to an in-house model, including knowledge transfer, process redesign, and system ownership • Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP • Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, accruals, prepaid expenses, and reconciliations • Partner closely with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and financial reporting • Manage relationships with external partners such as auditors, tax advisors, and outsourced providers • Implement and improve internal controls and ensure readiness for audits or future compliance requirements • Support technical accounting questions related to new initiatives, contracts, or business models • Build and improve documentation, close checklists, and SOPs • Collaborate cross-functionally across the company on accounting-related workflows • Help shape the future structure of the accounting function as the company grows
Benefits
• At Kindred, we know that good things happen when we look out for one another. We offer a thoughtful, human-first benefits package designed to support health, wellbeing, and connection. • Our openings may span more than one career level. The base salary offered depends on factors such as experience, transferable skills, business needs, impact, and market data. • Competitive cash compensation and equity • Flexible time off, plus 12 paid holidays per year • 21 credits per year to stay in Kindred homes • $4,000 annual travel stipend to help offset travel-related costs • Remote-first and remote-flexible work environment, with opportunities to work from anywhere and gather in person, including at Kindred HQ in San Francisco • Regular team and company offsites to connect, collaborate, and build together • A vibrant, inclusive, and highly skilled team that ferociously protects team chemistry • A culture of high standards, feedback, and continual growth • We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Kindred does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by US federal, state or local laws, or the laws of the country or jurisdiction where you work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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