ContractController/FinanceLeader(TechSoftware/Hardware)

Our client is a venture-backed Technology company looking for a hands-on Controller to lead both **accounting and core finance operations**. **This role is structured as a contract-to-hire engagement, with the expectation of full-time conversion based on mutual fit.** The Controller will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financials while also supporting **forecasting, financial visibility, and day-to-day decision-making** across the business. This is a hands-on role in a lean environment, where the Controller will play a key role in bringing structure, consistency, and clarity to the financial function. ### What You'll Own * **Accounting & Close** * Lead all accounting operations: Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition * Own month-end and year-end close processes * Prepare timely, accurate financial statements * **Financial Reporting & Visibility** * Build and maintain internal reporting packages for leadership * Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across the organization * Provide insight into financial performance, not just reporting * **Planning & Forecasting** * Support budgeting and forecasting processes * Analyze variances and help leadership understand drivers of performance * Improve forecasting accuracy over time * **Operational Finance** * Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Sales, Operations) to align financials with business activity * Translate business activity into financial impact and decision support * Identify areas where process, structure, or visibility needs to improve * **Process & Controls** * Develop and refine accounting policies and internal controls * Improve workflows and systems to support scale * Ensure readiness for audit and compliance requirements ### **What We’re Looking For** * Proven experience as a **Controller in a SaaS environment** * Experience owning both **accounting and finance responsibilities** * Ability to operate in a **lean, fast-moving environment with competing priorities** * Com