Boom.tv

Boom.tv

Controller

Austin Texas · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 64 days ago
Agentic AIAccountingFP&ACommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsGAAP

About the role

  • Now serving thousands of renters, Boom is led by second-time founder Rob Whiting https://www.linkedin.com/in/robwhiting/ (ex-BCG, Rubicon).
  • Manager ready to step into a Controller seat and prove themselves through AI-driven execution, or an experienced Controller who is genuinely hungry to go deep on AI - and can show it.

Responsibilities

  • Own all aspects of accounting operations, including monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Manage the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with GAAP and ASC 606.
  • Design and deploy AI agents for A/R, A/P, and reconciliation workflows - building automations that reduce manual touch points and accelerate the close.
  • Evaluate, implement, and maintain automation and AI-based tools to improve close speed, accuracy, and financial visibility.
  • Manage expense and card program operations, including policy enforcement and spend analytics.
  • Partner with the CFO on system selection (Transition from QBO to Rillet, Campfire etc.), integration, and rollout of FP&A and reporting platforms.
  • Support the development of scalable accounting and finance infrastructure to grow with the business.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with RevOps, Finance, and Go-To-Market teams to align processes and data flows.
  • As Controller, you'll own the accounting and financial operations that keep the company running as we scale to $20M ARR and beyond
  • You'll work to automate the accounting tech stack - building A/R agents, A/P agents, and intelligent workflows that eliminate manual work and accelerate insight.

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience in SaaS or technology companies.
  • Experience leading or owning a financial close process.
  • Strong understanding of SaaS metrics and revenue recognition principles.
  • Hands-on experience with AI tools - you've built automations, used AI assistants to accelerate workflows, or deployed agents in a business context.
  • CPA or equivalent experience managing audit processes and ASC 606 compliance.
  • Proven ability to implement and optimize accounting systems, integrations, and workflow automations.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with minimal layers.
  • You'll build a modern, AI-first finance function from the ground up alongside an experienced CFO.
  • You'll design and own the automation architecture for A/R, A/P, and the financial close - agents you build will run the business.
  • You'll directly influence how Boom scales efficiently.
  • You'll join a mission-driven team that values innovation, efficiency, and inclusion.

Compensation

  • Competitive salary with stock options

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with stock options
  • Full healthcare coverage (health, dental, vision) including 50% coverage for dependents
  • Boom https://www.boompay.app/ is on a mission to level the playing field for the 110+ million renters in the US by making housing more flexible, affordable, and rewarding.

Company info

  • Boom is building a suite of rental financial services for renters and property managers, including tenant screening, rent payment reporting, rent reporting-as-a-service, and a number of integrations with the largest property management systems (PMS).
  • Boom serves renters through the Boom App and property managers via the Boom Platform.
  • It's backed by investors such as Starting Line https://www.startingline.vc/, Clocktower Ventures https://www.clocktowerventures.com/, Gilgamesh Ventures https://www.gilgameshvc.com/ (Petal co-founders), and angels such as William Hockey https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2022/04/21/plaids-billionaire-cofounder-is-back-with-a-new-startupa-fintech-friendly-bank-hes-running-with-his-wife/?sh=df10dc453908 and Zach Perret https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/14/plaid-ceo-touts-new-clarity-after-failed-visa-acquisition/ (Co-founders of Plaid) and Harry Stebbings https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/16/harry-stebbings-turns-up-the-volume-on-20vc-with-new-140m-fund/.
  • Boom has been profiled by Inman https://www.inman.com/2023/10/30/new-boom-api-to-scale-reporting-of-tenant-payments-to-credit-bureaus/, Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/boom-pitch-deck-fintech-credit-builder-seed-2023-6, HousingWire https://www.housingwire.com/articles/rent-reporting-platform-boom-raises-4-5m-in-seed-round/, and more.
  • We're open to two profiles: a Sr.
  • Either way, you must be excited about building, not just running, the accounting function.
  • This role is based in Austin, TX and reports directly to the CFO

Visa & Work Authorization

  • It's backed by investors such as Starting Line https://www.startingline.vc/, Clocktower Ventures https://www.clocktowerventures.com/, Gilgamesh Ventures https://www.gilgameshvc.com/ (Petal co-founders), and angels such as William Hockey htt

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