Bonn Search Partners
Corporate Controller — High-Growth Startup
Bonn Search Partners, San Francisco, California, United States
Corporate Controller — High-Growth Startup
We’re partnering with a fast-growing,
venture-backed startup
to hire a Corporate Controller to build and scale the accounting foundation for a
modern, platform-driven
business during a pivotal growth phase.
This is a
true builder role
for someone who combines public accounting rigor with the judgment and creativity needed to design modern, scalable systems in a high-growth environment.
What You’ll Do
Own the accounting function end-to-end: GL, AR/AP, payroll, revenue recognition, and financial statements
Build and implement scalable systems as the company transitions from outsourced bookkeeping to in-house (ERP, billing, expenses, reporting)
Own month-end close and deliver timely, audit-ready financials
Leverage
automation and AI-enabled workflows
to improve speed, accuracy, and insight
Partner with leadership on KPIs, budgeting, forecasting, and investor materials
Manage audits, tax coordination, and compliance
What We’re Looking For
6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Background in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred)
Experience in
high-growth, venture-backed companies
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606
Familiarity with SaaS and/or marketplace business models
Systems-oriented mindset with interest in automation and AI
High ownership, strong judgment, and comfort working closely with leadership
Why This Role
End-to-end ownership
with real influence
Meaningful equity
with genuine upside
Direct exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making
Opportunity to shape the accounting function as the company scales beyond
8-figure ARR
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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venture-backed startup
to hire a Corporate Controller to build and scale the accounting foundation for a
modern, platform-driven
business during a pivotal growth phase.
This is a
true builder role
for someone who combines public accounting rigor with the judgment and creativity needed to design modern, scalable systems in a high-growth environment.
What You’ll Do
Own the accounting function end-to-end: GL, AR/AP, payroll, revenue recognition, and financial statements
Build and implement scalable systems as the company transitions from outsourced bookkeeping to in-house (ERP, billing, expenses, reporting)
Own month-end close and deliver timely, audit-ready financials
Leverage
automation and AI-enabled workflows
to improve speed, accuracy, and insight
Partner with leadership on KPIs, budgeting, forecasting, and investor materials
Manage audits, tax coordination, and compliance
What We’re Looking For
6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Background in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred)
Experience in
high-growth, venture-backed companies
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606
Familiarity with SaaS and/or marketplace business models
Systems-oriented mindset with interest in automation and AI
High ownership, strong judgment, and comfort working closely with leadership
Why This Role
End-to-end ownership
with real influence
Meaningful equity
with genuine upside
Direct exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making
Opportunity to shape the accounting function as the company scales beyond
8-figure ARR
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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