Controller

At Render, we are on a mission to accelerate software innovation by empowering every developer to ship software quickly, confidently, and at scale. We are achieving our mission by building an all-in-one platform for teams of all sizes to deploy, manage, and scale full-stack applications. 

Our product-led approach has led to exponential organic growth, with over a million developers relying on Render to bring their ideas to life. We’re deeply humbled by the love and demand from our customers, and we continue to push the boundaries of technology, delivering exceptional experiences and taking a long-term view on our impact in software development.

Applying to Render:

We're looking for candidates with high integrity, low ego, and an insatiable drive to learn. We use reasoned discussion and constant feedback to improve as individuals and as a company. We cultivate mutual trust and respect, empowering us to debate ideas effectively and create the best outcomes for our customers and our team.

We especially encourage members of underrepresented groups in the tech community to apply and understand that not all successful candidates will meet each requirement listed.

Our interview process is unique to each role, and we value the candidate experience just as much as our customer experience. We hope your conversations with us reflect a thoughtful process that is illuminative, enjoyable, and respectful of your time.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting function and build a scalable foundation to support our rapid growth as a B2B SaaS, consumption-based business. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role will be a strategic partner and collaborate cross-functionally to enable company-wide business initiatives. The ideal candidate will deliver operational excellence and ensure a strong financial and control posture to enable the company to scale efficiently.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead Controllership: oversee accounting operations, including accounts receivable/payable (AR/AP), payroll, General Ledger (GL) management, revenue recognition, technical accounting, compliance, treasury, and tax functions.
• Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure audit readiness, tax compliance, and adherence to all regulations through robust internal controls.
• Revenue Recognition: Implement ASC 606-compliant processes for SaaS contracts.
• Optimize & Scale: Implement systems to improve efficiency, shorten close cycles, and support growth with scalable, automated processes.
• Cash Flow & Treasury:  Optimize treasury management and partner with FP&A on real-time cash flow forecasting
• Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate cross-functionally on key initiatives such as billing, sales tax, sales compensation, and revenue operations to drive growth.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

We're looking for someone who: 

• Has 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience at public accounting firms and leadership roles in high growth B2B SaaS and/or consumption-based companies.
• CPA and/or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Demonstrates expertise in GAAP, ASC 606, and SaaS revenue recognition.
• Has experience building internal controls and leading external audit processes.
• Experience scaling and improving processes, systems, and teams during periods of rapid growth.
• Possesses excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Is a player coach who can mentor and build a strong team.

Nice-to-haves:

• Exposure to initiatives such as sales tax, billing, sales compensation, and treasury.
• Familiarity with equity management platforms such as Carta.
• Previous experience in a later stage venture-backed environment. 

Benefits

• Our openings span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is between $210,000 and $260,000 USD. The provided salary depends on many factors, such as work experience and transferable skills, business needs and impact, and market demands.
• The opportunity is eligible for equity with early exercise options and extended exercise windows.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation, available from day one.
• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. We will also work with you to create a supportive plan of return.
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and 401K plans.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and a dependent. FSAs and HSAs are available as well.
• Monthly lifestyle stipend for wellness, mental health, therapy, hobbies, etc.
• Monthly cell phone and internet subsidy.
• Commuter benefits for Renders in the Bay Area and home office stipends for remote Renders.
• Continuous learning benefits & related support.

Render is an equal-opportunity employer. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product, and our community to flourish. We make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional, and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We encourage all who are interested to apply. We can't wait to hear from you!

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