# Contract Controller (Tech Software/Hardware)

> Launch Finance · San Mateo, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-08

**Salary:** USD 200,000–220,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Accounting

## Description

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**

## Requirements

-   10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including time as a Controller or equivalent lead role
-   Deep understanding of **SaaS metrics (ARR, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, etc.)**
-   Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct
-   Proven working experience as a Controller in a small to mid-size VC backed company
-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (advanced degree a plus)
-   CPA or CMA preferred
-   Deep experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
-   Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

## Benefits

-   **Contract Phase (Initial Engagement):**

-   Hourly rate
-   No benefits during the contract period

-   **Upon Conversion to Full-Time:**

-   Base salary: **$200,000–$220,000 + bonus**
-   Health benefits: 100% employee / 95% dependent coverage
-   Discretionary PTO
-   401(k) (no match)
-   Additional long-term incentive tied to company outcomes

## Apply

[Apply at Launch Finance](https://apply.workable.com/launchfinance/j/75B98FEA92/apply)

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