Controller

Liquid AI

. Run the monthly and quarterly close process end-to-end .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial accounting, including ASC 606 and ASC 718, with a strong focus on compliance, internal controls, and ERP system implementation. Proven ability to manage external audits and present complex financial information to executive leadership.

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CPAUS GAAPASC 606 Revenue RecognitionASC 718 Stock-Based CompensationERP Implementation (NetSuite)

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Hard Skills

Financial Close ProcessTechnical Accounting ResearchStock Compensation ManagementInternal Controls DesignTax Compliance ManagementAudit ManagementWorkflow Automation

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsNetSuite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

SOX CompliancePublic AccountingBig 4 ExperienceFinancial Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run the monthly and quarterly close process end-to-end
Deliver accurate, well-documented, and increasingly timely financials
Research and document complex technical accounting positions, including ASC 606 and ASC 718
Manage stock compensation expense, 409A coordination, and cap table reconciliation
Design and implement scalable internal controls toward audit and SOX readiness
Manage the outsourced tax vendor relationship for income tax and sales and use tax compliance
Lead the annual external audit, including PBC lists, testing support, and resolution of open items
Evaluate, implement, and optimize ERP and adjacent finance systems
Automate manual accounting workflows
Partner with FP&A, Legal, and GTM Finance on deal terms, equity grants, and revenue contracts

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive accounting experience spanning public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) and industry
Active CPA required or strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
Deep knowledge of revenue recognition under ASC 606
Deep knowledge of stock-based compensation under ASC 718
Experience managing external auditors directly
Experience building or maturing a controls environment; SOX experience is a plus
Experience implementing or owning an ERP system such as NetSuite and related finance-tool integrations
Ability to present technical accounting positions and close results to the CFO, board, and audit committee