Join Cape as a Controller to build accounting processes and lead financial operations in a privacy-first mobile carrier.
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What you'll build
- Design and implement accounting best practices
- Implement an ERP
- Prepare for PCAOB audit
- Own AR, AP, payroll, tax, and state compliance
- Hire and develop an accounting team
Must have
- CPA certification
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 2 years of Big 4 experience
- Experience leading an audit end to end
Nice to have
- Experience with NetSuite
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Controller at Cape is responsible for overseeing financial operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and tax compliance, while also developing and implementing robust accounting processes. This role requires a CPA with significant experience in progressive accounting, ideally with a background in a fast-paced startup and Big 4 experience. The position suits a systems-oriented individual who thrives in dynamic environments and is capable of building and leading an accounting team. Cape's flat structure emphasizes collaboration, making it an ideal setting for innovative problem solvers.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 29, 2026. Last confirmed on Cape's careers page September 29, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,550).
- Starts above 95% of 1185 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 186 companies).
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Cape lists $230,000–$270,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Controller role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Cape targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Controller role at Cape.
From the original posting
The Role
We are looking for a Controller who can flex from building a team to developing processes to maintaining our books, all while supporting a high-velocity business day-to-day. You are an accounting wizard and also, at your core, you are a builder. You will make an immediate impact by leveraging your accounting expertise and passion for building to update our processes to meet our stage of growth. The ideal candidate is a systems-oriented thinker who thrives when they can strategize, own, fix, and execute all at the same time. This role reports to our Head of Internal Operations.
What You’ll Work On
Build robust processes: Design and implement accounting best practices that maintain high business velocity while meeting GAAP standards
Design Systems: Implement an ERP, in partnership with other key stakeholders, and provide leadership in managing the quote-to-cash process
Make Cape Audit-ready: Prepare Cape for, and then lead Cape through, its first PCAOB audit
Own Financial Operations: Own AR, AP, payroll, tax, and state compliance. Prepare and maintain accompanying audit-ready books and regular financial statements.
Build a team: Hire and develop an accounting team ready to meet Cape’s next stage of growth.
Experience
CPA certification and understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
6+ years of progressive accounting experience. At least 2 years of Big 4 experience. Operational accounting within a fast-paced, high-growth start up.
Comfort creating and editing journal entries yourself in QBO, as well as implementing departmental accounting practices across our systems.
Have successfully led an audit end to end
Demonstrated ability to excel in dynamic environments. A self-starter with a history of identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance accuracy and timeliness of close
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across business partners, customers, and vendors.
Meticulous organization skills, with a proven track record managing large projects end to end and owning recurring processes
(Bonus Points) Experience with NetSuite
Compensation
We offer competitive compensation that is geo-adjusted based on your location, along with meaningful equity so you share in the value you help create. Salary range for this role in New York, NY or Arlington, VA is $230,000 - 270,000 depending on experience and interview performance.
Our benefits include:
401(k) match
Stipends for
Family-forming needs
Gender-affirming care
Unlimited PTO
Our Culture & Values
We hire excellent people, give them outsized responsibility, and trust them to execute. Every person at Cape has a proven track record of tackling hard problems and winning.
How to apply
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