Join Origin as a Controller to scale financial operations in a fully remote, Sequoia-backed startup environment.
Posted by employer 4 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Own day-to-day accounting
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process
- Prepare and present monthly flash reports
- Manage all domestic and international tax filings
- Design and implement robust internal controls
Must have
- 4+ years of accounting experience
- Active CPA license
- Experience in a high-growth startup environment
Nice to have
- Experience with international consolidation
- Familiarity with software like Rippling, Carta, Ramp, Quickbooks
- Experience navigating a successful Series B or C fundraise
Requirements
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- No formal education required
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Controller at Prelude plays a crucial role in managing daily accounting operations, including multi-currency consolidation and compliance for international subsidiaries. This position requires a strong background in accounting, particularly in high-growth startup environments, along with an active CPA license and proficiency in financial systems. Ideal candidates will have a builder mindset and a keen interest in international finance, making it suitable for those who thrive in dynamic settings. Prelude, a Series A company backed by notable investors, emphasizes a remote work culture that values autonomy and high performance.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Controller role remote?
- Yes — Prelude lists this as a fully remote position.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Controller role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ERP, Excel, GAAP, GST, Google Sheets, R&D tax credits.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Prelude targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Controller role at Prelude.
From the original posting
Role
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Finance, you will be a key contributor to scaling our financial operations. We are a Sequoia-backed Series A company and are ready to transition from foundational accounting to a sophisticated, scalable finance function. You will be a part of the entire accounting cycle, ensure we are audit-ready, and provide the financial visibility needed to drive our next phase of growth.
You will be expected to roll up your sleeves to manage the day-to-day while building out the automated systems that will support our global expansion.
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day accounting at Origin, including accounting for foreign subsidiaries (e.g., Canada, Israel, etc.), multi-currency consolidation and local tax compliance.
Partner with People Ops to ensure seamless payroll execution for international contractors and EOR (Employer of Record) employees.
Own and accelerate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process, ensuring GAAP-compliant financial statements.
Prepare and present monthly flash reports and board-level financial packages that highlight key KPIs, burn rate, and runway.
Lead the company through preparing for its first external audit.
Manage all domestic and international tax filings (VAT, GST, R&D tax credits). Where applicable, work for 3rd party tax advisors.
Evaluate and manage our ERP and other financial systems.
Design and implement robust internal controls to mitigate risk without sacrificing startup speed.
Streamline AP/AR, payroll, and expense management through automation tools.
Monitor daily cash balances and optimize treasury management.
Work closely with Department Heads to monitor budget vs. actuals and provide "sanity checks" on departmental spending.
Skills and Experience
4+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a high-growth startup environment.
Active CPA license. Big 4 accounting background is a significant plus.
Excel/Google Sheets wizard and have experience with global payment platforms and mid-market ERPs.
Who You Are
A Continuous Learner. You possess a deep curiosity for international finance. While you may not be an expert in a given country’s local requirements today, you have the drive to research foreign tax landscapes and the resourcefulness to leverage external advisors effectively.
Remote Native. You understand that a remote company lives and dies by its documentation. You prioritize asynchronous communication and building "single sources of truth."
Builder Mindset. You don’t just want to follow a manual; you want to write it. You know when to seek "perfect" and when to seek "good enough to move."
Nice to Haves
Experience with international consolidation (multi-entity, multi-currency).
Familiarity with software like Rippling, Carta, Ramp, Quickbooks.
Experience navigating a successful Series B or C fundraise for a software company.
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