Controller

## Description The Role We Need PadSplit is hiring a Controller to own the full accounting function at a pivotal moment in our growth. 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. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll work closely with operators, legal, and external partners to ensure financial rigor while helping the business scale responsibly. 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. 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 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. 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. You’re equally comfortable diving into the details of reconciliations and controls as you are partnering cross-functionally to support business decisions. ## Here's What You'll Be Doing Day-To-Day Accounting Operations: 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. Internal Controls: Build and maintain PadSplit’s internal control environment, including manager-level reviews of payroll, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and sy