Afresh
Controller
Remote - United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$199k-$270kDetected 7 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingForecastingFP&AAuditingSupply ChainAR/VRResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditAccounts PayableVariance Analysis
About the role
- You will be responsible for accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance.
- Just as importantly, you will be the leader who reimagines how modern accounting gets done.
- We are looking for someone who actively uses AI and automation to compress our close timeline, streamline AP/AR and expense workflows, and free the team from manual, repetitive work so they can focus on analysis and controls.
Responsibilities
- Lead accounting operations and the team.
- Own day-to-day accounting operations and build, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 1-3 accounting professionals.
- Develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that improve operations and reduce risk as we scale.
- Own a fast, reliable month-end close - and make it faster with AI.
- Drive an accurate, scalable, and increasingly automated monthly, quarterly, and year-end close that meets deadlines every period.
- Own accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense management end-to-end.
- Continuously evaluate whether current systems are adequate to build scalable, sustainable processes.
- Deliver financial reporting and insight. Lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and the monthly reporting package. Provide clear, timely insight to leadership to support strategic decision-making.
- Own revenue recognition and technical accounting. Own all activities related to revenue recognition (ASC 606), including policy, technical memos, and execution. Research and document accounting positions for new and complex transactions.
- Lead audit readiness. Build trust-based relationships with external audit partners. Establish and maintain the technical memos, accounting policies, and internal controls needed to execute a successful audit, and manage the audit process end-to-end.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), financial reporting, audit, and compliance.
- Experience selecting, implementing, and managing accounting systems and integrations.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA strongly preferred (MBA a plus).
- Demonstrated experience owning or leading a full audit.
- A track record of using AI, automation, and modern accounting tools to drive efficiency - e.g., automating close tasks, reconciliations, AP/AR, or expense processes. You're genuinely curious about where technology can replace manual work, and you've done it.
- Strong people leadership: you've built, coached, or mentored accountants and set a high bar.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate the numbers for non-finance partners.
- A hands-on, self-directed operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and sweats the details.
Nice to have
- Experience scaling an accounting function through rapid growth or a first audit.
- Familiarity with treasury/cash management and budget review.
- Exposure to fresh food, retail, supply chain, or marketplace business models.
- Why You'll Love Working at Afresh
- Afresh sits at an incredible intersection of positive social impact, rocket ship financial growth, and cutting-edge technology.
- Our best-in-class AI research has been published in top journals, including ICML, and our investors include Al Gore's Just Climate, former Whole Foods Market CEO Walter Robb, and Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors.
Compensation
- The salary band for this role is $199,000 - $270,000 per year + meaningful early-stage equity + benefits
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, with the majority of premiums covered by Afresh.
- We also provide dedicated mental health support and counseling services.
- Competitive base salary, meaningful equity (U.S. employees), and a 401(k) program with a generous company match.
- Whether you work from home or a local office, we support your setup with a home office stipend and "Coworking Wallets" for flexible workspace access.
- Beyond your paycheck, we provide monthly stipends for "Betterment" (wellness/lifestyle) and telecommunications to ensure you have what you need to thrive.
- Full-time U.S. employees are eligible for these benefits
Company info
- We believe in continuous learning.
- Every employee receives an annual professional development budget to master new skills and grow their career at Afresh.
- We are hiring a Controller to lead Afresh's accounting function, reporting directly to the VP of Strategy & Finance.
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