Controller (Finance)

TL;DR

Controller (Finance): Architecting and owning the accounting function for a parking real estate operating system with an accent on GAAP compliance, ERP migration, and scalable financial foundations. Focus on converting books to full accrual, implementing a modern ERP, and establishing audit-ready controls for a high-growth, multi-jurisdictional business.

Location: Remote (Must be based in US time zones/North America), with required travel ~6 weeks per year for offsites and launches.

Salary: $200,000 – $250,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed startup building a data-rich operating system to modernize the US parking real estate market.

What you will do

• Lead the monthly close process and own revenue recognition, AP/AR, and payroll coordination.
• Convert financial records from cash-basis to full GAAP accrual accounting.
• Drive the migration from QuickBooks to a modern ERP system, including selection and implementation.
• Rebuild the chart of accounts to ensure clean corporate and location-level reporting.
• Manage multi-jurisdiction indirect tax compliance and regulatory fees across a national footprint.
• Establish internal controls and documentation to ensure the company is audit-ready.

Requirements

• CPA or equivalent technical accounting qualification with deep command of GAAP.
• Experience as the senior-most accounting owner at a venture-backed startup.
• Proven track record of personally leading an ERP migration off QuickBooks.
• Hands-on experience converting books from cash-basis to full accrual.
• Ability to prepare a company for and manage financial statement audits.
• Must be comfortable with long hours, including nights and weekends.

Nice to have

• Big Four or top regional firm foundation combined with startup experience.
• Experience with marketplace money movement and payment processors.
• Familiarity with modern accounting automation tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first environment with structured in-person collaboration (~6 weeks travel/year).
• Equity stake in a high-growth business.
• Comprehensive health insurance covering 85% of medical, dental, and vision for the employee.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• 401k retirement savings program and unlimited PTO (10-day minimum).
• Home office equipment budget and a strong internal learning culture via "BookGarage".