We're looking for a highly motivated, operationally-minded Controller to lead and shape our accounting and finance operations. This role is hands-on, collaborative, and central to ensuring financial excellence and operational effectiveness as Descript continues to scale.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee and manage all aspects of financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, and preparation of consolidated financial statements.
- Manage and maintain NetSuite, ensuring accurate and timely financial data, integrations, and reporting workflows.
- Lead revenue recognition processes, accounts payable/receivable, billing operations, and respond to external diligence requests.
- Lead payroll processing and oversee payroll compliance, collaborating closely with People Ops on compensation strategies and execution.
- Manage spend and procurement processes across the organization, ensuring efficient use of resources, compliance, and cost control.
- Own and manage equity administration, including reporting, tracking, and compliance.
- Oversee compliance and filings related to federal, state, and local income taxes, as well as sales and use taxes.
- Drive improvements in internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial systems, automating processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, People Ops, Legal, and other teams to support business decisions, provide financial insights, and participate in contract and legal reviews.
- Manage key relationships with external providers, including accountants, auditors, bankers, insurance carriers, and tax advisors.
- Assist with special projects and initiatives that support Descript's growth and operational needs.
What You Bring:
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a mix of Big 4 and operational roles in high-growth SaaS environments.
- Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, especially ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.
- Strong experience with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite.
- Proven experience managing payroll, compensation, and equity administration in a growing company.
- Familiarity with procurement processes, cost management, and budgeting.
- Hands-on experience managing close processes, audits, AP, AR, and compliance.
- Operational mindset with the ability to dive deep into data, improve processes, and provide actionable insights.
- Comfortable reviewing and assisting with contract negotiations and legal documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to build systems and procedures from scratch, bringing structure and clarity to complex and evolving environments.
- You're ideal for this role if you're strategic yet hands-on, excel at problem-solving, and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic organizations.
The base salary range for this role is $205,000 - $240,000/year. Final offer amounts will carefully consider multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise, location, and may vary from the amount above.
