PadSplit

Controller

Houston, TX · Exec · Contract

Work authorization required$105k-$120kDetected 55 days ago

SQLComplianceAccountingTaxCommunicationCollaborationGAAPInternal AuditAccounts Payable

About the role

This is not a steady-state maintenance role.
You'll be formalizing systems, designing controls, managing a complex compliance calendar, and serving as the internal expert on everything from revenue recognition to treasury and audit.
If you thrive on owning things end-to-end, care deeply about getting the numbers right, and enjoy balancing strategic thinking with operational execution, this role is for you.

The Role We Need PadSplit is hiring a Controller to own the full accounting function at a pivotal moment in our growth.
Reporting to the CFO, you'll work closely with operators, legal, and external partners to ensure financial rigor while helping the business scale responsibly.
Own the accounting function, including accounts payable processes, vendor onboarding and diligence, prepaid expenses, vendor advances, corporate card programs, reconciliations, and revenue recognition in compliance with US GAAP.
Build and maintain PadSplit's internal control environment, including manager-level reviews of payroll, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and systems access governance.
Manage SaaS license oversight to reduce redundancy and improve cost efficiency.
Coordinate income tax compliance with external partners and own year-end reporting processes, including Employee W-2s, Contractor 1099s, and Host 1099s across PadSplit's marketplace.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in audit-either as an auditor or as the internal owner of the audit process.
Deep expertise in US GAAP, including hands-on experience with revenue recognition, financial statement preparation, and accounting controls.
All new employees are required to complete an I-9 form and be authorized to work in the United States.
Accounting Expertise: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in audit-either as an auditor or as the internal owner of the audit process.
Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in US GAAP, including hands-on experience with revenue recognition, financial statement preparation, and accounting controls.
You enjoy rolling up your sleeves, solving complex problems, and creating structure in fast-moving environments.
You are someone who takes pride in accuracy, asks thoughtful questions, and naturally looks for risk, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve.

Your application will be reviewed for possible next steps by the Hiring Manager.
If warranted, the next steps would be a video interview with our Chief Financial Officer for forty-five (45) minutes.
If warranted, the net step would be a video panel interview with key stakeholders at PadSplit for one (1) hour.
The panel interview will require a candidate to work on a content assessment where you will showcase your relative skills to the panel for discussion.
If warranted, the final step would be an in-person meet-up with the Chief Financial Officer in the Houston area.
If warranted, then we move to offer!

Audit & Regulatory Compliance: Serve as the internal lead for the annual financial audit, workers' compensation audit, SAFE/convertible note and 409A valuations, and annual investor confirmations.

This is a highly visible role with significant ownership and the opportunity to build processes, improve controls, and strengthen the financial foundation of a fast-growing, mission-driven company.
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The Person We Are Looking For We're looking for a highly analytical, detail-oriented accounting leader who thrives in environments where systems are still being built and processes are continuously improving.

All new employees are required to complete an I-9 form and be authorized to work in the United States.

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