Contract Controller/Finance Leader (Tech Software/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

Comfortable working in a globally distributed organization

Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a role with real ownership, bring structure to a complex environment, and work closely with leadership as the business continues to evolve.

Work Environment

Hybrid role with periodic in-person collaboration required in the Peninsula area

Candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area