Controller – High‑Growth SaaS (Path to CFO)

About the role

We are seeking a hands‑on, strategic Controller to lead and scale the accounting function of a fast‑growing, PE‑backed cybersecurity and risk‑intelligence SaaS company in Denver. Reporting to executive leadership, you will act as a player‑coach, combining day‑to‑day execution with team development and strategic finance initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Own all technical accounting under U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 SaaS revenue recognition.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close, driving automation and efficiency.
• Maintain audit readiness and serve as primary liaison with external auditors and the Audit Committee.
• Design and enhance internal controls with future SOX readiness in mind.
• Oversee tax strategy and compliance across partnership, sales‑use, indirect and related taxes.
• Build a scalable reporting framework in partnership with FP&A.
• Establish and improve order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay and record‑to‑report processes.
• Hire, develop and scale the accounting team.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Revenue Operations, Legal, HR and IT.
• Provide insights and reporting to executive leadership and investors.

Required profile

• Active CPA.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm).
• 5+ years of leadership experience building and managing accounting teams.
• Experience in SaaS, technology or other recurring‑revenue environments.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, ASC 606 and audit processes.
• Experience in private‑equity‑backed or high‑growth companies is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• U.S. GAAP
• ASC 606 SaaS revenue recognition
• Audit processes and audit‑committee liaison
• Tax compliance (partnership, sales‑use, indirect)
• Internal controls and SOX readiness
• Order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, record‑to‑report processes
• Financial reporting and FP&A collaboration

What we offer

• Fully paid employee health coverage and 50 % coverage for dependents.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• Paid parking.