Hybrid Controller

at Stepful

• Job title: Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Controller at Stepful overseeing GL, payroll, and audits within their Finance team. Establishing scalable accounting operations while ensuring compliance and accuracy for financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and tax compliance
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Lead preparation for and management of annual external audits with Big 4 accounting firm
• Oversee revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASC 606, ensuring accuracy for B2C and B2B subscription usage models
• Manage GL reconciliations and maintaining internal controls to ensure financial integrity
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements, including timely and accurate preparation of tax filings
• Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Optimize accounting workflows and documentation for scalability
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other external partners
• Oversee an in-house and outsourced team of accounting professionals, including overseeing accounting operations for a recent acquisition
• Lead ongoing accounting ERP implementation with Rillet
• Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency

Requirements

• CPA with 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Track record of hiring, training, and developing high performing teams
• Public accounting background (Big 4 preferred) with direct audit experience.
• Experience in high-growth venture-backed companies (ideally Series B–D stage)
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, and internal control frameworks
• Proven track record of successfully preparing a company for Big 4 audits
• Hands-on operational accounting skills with ability to dive into details while managing strategic initiatives
• Strong ERP experience (Rillet is a plus) and ability to lead system implementations
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Benefits

• Meaningful Equity Stake
• Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
• 401(k)
• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
• Open vacation policy, including:
• Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
• Stepful closed the last week of December
• 15 work-from-anywhere days
• 10 public holidays observed for 2026