As a Controller at Comet, working remotely in the USA, you will own and direct all global accounting activities, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls, serving as the financial backbone of a growing company. You will ensure the company’s financial integrity while partnering closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making. In this role, you will balance hands-on execution with continuous process improvement, building structure where needed, strengthening rigor and accountability, and laying the groundwork for a scalable, world-class finance function as the business grows.

Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Close

• Own the monthly close process, including general ledger review, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, T&E reimbursement, and customer and vendor contract accounting
• Ensure timely, accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting

Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Design, implement, and improve accounting processes and internal controls to support scale and compliance
• Manage local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings

Strategic Partnership & FP&A Collaboration

• Partner closely with FP&A to analyze budget vs. actual variances
• Own the actuals layer of the budgeting and forecasting process

Cross-Functional & External Partnership

• Manage relationships with external accounting firms, tax advisors, banks, and other professional partners
• Operate independently while serving as a trusted financial partner to the COO and executive team
• Partner closely with the Fractional CFO to support budgeting, forecasting, board materials, investor reporting, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Provide clear, proactive insights into financial performance, trends, and variances to internal stakeholders

Systems & Process Optimization

• Continuously improve the month-end close and financial reporting procedures
• Assess and implement scalable accounting and billing systems
  Streamline and automate financial workflows

Who You Are:

• CPA with 8+ years of relevant experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and high-growth startup experience
• Strong background in international technology companies, particularly SaaS/software businesses
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606
• Advanced proficiency in accounting systems, Excel/Google Sheets, and BI tools
• Experience building processes in fast-scaling environments
• Highly independent and self-directed, comfortable operating in a remote setting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High integrity with the ability to manage confidential information