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AssetWatch provides condition monitoring experiences and predictive maintenance solutions for global manufacturers. The company is currently expanding and hiring a Controller to direct and scale its…
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AssetWatch provides condition monitoring experiences and predictive maintenance solutions for global manufacturers. The company is currently expanding and hiring a Controller to direct and scale its accounting department. This remote-first position reports to the executive leadership team, serving as a primary strategic partner to the CFO. The person in this role will take charge of full accounting operations, ensure financial compliance under GAAP and international standards, and handle annual audits.…
Job Description
AssetWatch provides condition monitoring experiences and predictive maintenance solutions for global manufacturers. The company is currently expanding and hiring a Controller to direct and scale its accounting department. This remote-first position reports to the executive leadership team, serving as a primary strategic partner to the CFO.
The person in this role will take charge of full accounting operations, ensure financial compliance under GAAP and international standards, and handle annual audits. Responsibilities include managing multi-entity consolidations, overseeing tax planning and risk management, handling treasury and cash forecasting, and directing system implementations like ERP solutions. The ideal candidate brings extensive background in high-growth technology, SaaS, or HaaS settings, and possesses strong leadership capabilities to build out global accounting infrastructure.
The position is open in the United States on a remote-first basis. Compensation includes an annual base salary ranging from USD 220,000 to 260,000, supplemented by stock options, flexible scheduling, unlimited PTO, a retirement plan match, and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities
- Manage the complete annual financial audit process and ensure timely reporting that complies with GAAP and international standards
- Design and maintain internal controls to protect assets and support audit readiness
- Enforce revenue recognition policies under ASC 606 for SaaS and HaaS contract models
- Direct accounting operations across multiple international and domestic legal entities
- Partner with the CFO and executives to guide financial strategy, scenario planning, and board-level reporting
- Oversee asset and inventory control initiatives to scale efficiency globally
- Handle multi-currency accounting operations, currency translation, foreign exchange policies, and transfer pricing documentation
- Develop balance sheet optimization strategies, cash flow forecasts, and banking relationships
- Evaluate and implement scalable accounting systems and ERP solutions
- Direct federal, state, local, and international tax compliance including Canadian filings and VAT/GST obligations
- Operationalize financial and operational risk management frameworks and fraud prevention controls
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
- 12 or more years of progressive accounting and financial management experience
- Background working in technology, software, SaaS, or HaaS companies
- Track record of leading accounting functions in high-growth, venture-backed or private equity-backed environments
- Expertise in revenue recognition standards under ASC 606
- Experience managing multi-entity consolidations and multi-currency accounting operations
- Knowledge of international tax compliance, transfer pricing, and VAT/GST obligations
Qualifications
- Experience at a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm
- Prior experience as a Controller or VP of Accounting in a SaaS company that scaled past a Series B financing round
- Familiarity with hardware-as-a-service or IoT business models
- Experience supporting board reporting and investor relations alongside a CFO
- Background in establishing or managing international subsidiaries, including Canadian operations
- Exposure to IFRS and navigating differences between US GAAP and local accounting standards
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary between USD 220,000 and 260,000 per year
- Stock options
- Flexible work schedule
- Comprehensive benefits including a retirement plan match
- Unlimited PTO
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is remote-first and located in the United States, with a distributed team working across the US and Ontario, Canada.
What is the salary for the Controller role?
The base salary range is USD 220,000 to 260,000 per year, with additional equity, comprehensive benefits, and variable pay or bonuses discussed during the interview process.
What are the core educational and certification requirements?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and possess a CPA license.
What experience is required for this job?
Candidates need 12 plus years of progressive accounting and financial management experience within technology, software, SaaS, or HaaS environments, along with expertise in ASC 606 and multi-entity consolidations.
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