Controller

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

You'll join Smartcat at a key scaling stage. Our accounting foundation is in place, and we are now building a robust, scalable finance function to support continued global growth.

This is a high-impact, build-and-scale role, not a maintenance Controller position. You will take ownership of a complex, multi-entity global environment and transform it into a streamlined, automated, and audit-ready finance infrastructure. You will have end-to-end ownership of accounting, tax, and payroll operations across all entities, including systems, policies, and external partner management. 

You'll work in a finance team that values clarity, speed, and practical solutions —combining hands-on execution with the opportunity to shape systems and processes across the company.

MISSION

• Own and scale Smartcat's global accounting, tax, and payroll operations — ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient financial processes across all entities, while building a modern, automation-driven finance infrastructure that supports decision-making and global expansion.
• You will report to the VP of Finance and lead a team of 3, working closely with external partners (audit, tax, local payroll accountants).
• Smartcat operates across 6 legal entities (US, UK, Netherlands, Armenia, Cyprus), with 230+ team members  in 35+ countries and 20+ US states, creating a highly complex global compliance and reporting environment.
• You will partner closely with FP&A, FinOps, and PeopleOps to ensure finance is a reliable business partner.

OUTCOMES

• Deliver a timely and accurate close (target: 5-day close) with reliable consolidation and audit-ready financials
• Ensure full GAAP compliance, strong internal controls, and predictable external audits across all entities
• Build a scalable ASC 606 framework supporting SaaS and marketplace revenue streams
• Lead the evolution of our NetSuite environment into a highly automated, AI-enabled finance system that accelerates close, improves accuracy, and scales with the business
• Reduce manual accounting work by at least 50% through automation and process optimization
• Establish fully compliant global tax and payroll operations, with clear visibility into risks and obligations
  
  

HOW YOU'LL RAMP

By Day 30:

• Develop a clear understanding of current accounting processes, NetSuite setup, and entity structure
• Conduct a full diagnostic of accounting processes, systems, and risks across entities
• Identify key bottlenecks in close, compliance, and reporting
• Align with leadership on priorities and define a 60–90 day execution plan, priorities and improvements 
• Build working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners

By Day 60:

• Take ownership of the monthly close, including consolidation and intercompany processes
• Assess tax and payroll operations; identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Begin formalizing core processes (accounting policies, close procedures, compliance calendar)
  
  

By Day 90:

• Fully own accounting, consolidation, tax, and payroll operations
• Deliver initial process improvements (automation, controls, or close efficiency)
• Define a 12-month roadmap for scaling accounting systems and processes
  
  

WHAT YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED:

• Built or scaled accounting functions in international, multi-entity environments, ideally in AI, SaaS, and/or marketplace businesses
• Developed strong expertise in US GAAP, with working knowledge of IFRS and local statutory requirements
• Owned group consolidation, financial reporting, and external audits
• Implemented or improved revenue recognition (ASC 606) in complex business models
• Led or optimized ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) in multi-entity setups
• Established internal controls and scalable accounting processes in growing organizations
• Managed tax compliance and global payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions
• Led and developed accounting teams, while remaining hands-on
• Delivered measurable improvements through automation and tooling, including implementation of  AI-driven solutions
• Operated effectively in high-growth environments, building structure where needed
• Acted as a strategic partner to Leadership, translating accounting into actionable business insights