Controller
Role Overview
This senior-level Controller role involves leading the accounting function for a high-growth digital out-of-home media startup, responsible for month-end close, revenue recognition under ASC 606, revenue share calculations, payroll, and tax compliance. The hire will build and maintain financial systems, oversee AR/AP and cash management, and act as the main contact for audits and risk management, directly impacting the company's financial integrity and scalability. They will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Legal to support deal implementation and strategic decisions.
Perks & Benefits
The position is fully remote, offering flexibility in work location, with likely expectations for availability during standard U.S. business hours to align with team and partner needs. Career growth opportunities are implied through the startup's aggressive scaling and the role's leadership in building the accounting function from the ground up, including ERP migration. Benefits include a competitive base pay range of $140,000-$175,000, with potential for additional perks typical in tech startups, such as professional development and a dynamic, results-driven culture.
Full Job Description
Life Space Digital is reshaping the out-of-home media landscape through the deployment of digital screens in high-traffic office, multifamily, and retail environments. Our platform delivers content-rich experiences and targeted advertising directly to building occupants and visitors — starting in elevators, lobbies, and shopping center concourses. Backed by an experienced leadership team and aggressive growth targets, we are scaling across key U.S. markets with a focus on speed, precision, and long-term value for our partners.
As a high growth digital out-of-home (DOOH) media startup, we are seeking a finance and accounting leader to build and run the accounting function. Responsible for month-end close, revenue recognition (ASC 606), revenue share calculations, payroll, audit readiness and taxes. CPA and startup experience preferred.
What you get to do:
Close & Reporting: Own US GAAP books and monthly close; deliver financial and management reports; establish and maintain accounting policies
Revenue: Build and maintain revenue recognition models for all sales in compliance with ASC 606.
Cost Accounting: build out and execute revenue share upside calculation, accrual and payment processes with full audit trail.
AR/AP & Cash: Oversee billing, collections, payments, T&E, and Ramp card compliance.
Payroll & Tax: Review payroll and benefits; ensure compliance with federal/state/local and sales/use tax filings.
Audit & Risk: Act as main contact for auditors, tax advisors, and banks; lead first audit and manage multi-state tax risks.
Systems & Controls: Maintain QuickBooks integrity and lead ERP selection, migration, and control framework.
Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Legal to implement deal terms, produce margin dashboards, and support pricing and budgeting decisions.
Who you are:
8+ years relevant experience including team leadership.
CPA preferred; BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.
Strong US GAAP/ASC 606 expertise; hands-on rev rec or contract cost experience.
Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and bill/payroll tools; ERP experience (NetSuite/Intacct) preferred
Clear communicator, process builder, and results-driven operator.
Programmatic ad revenue or revenue share experience preferred.
Multi-state/sales tax, cross-border payments, or vendor tax documentation preferred.
First-year audit or ERP migration exposure preferred.
English/Chinese bilingual preferred.
The base pay range for this position is $140,000 - $175,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience.
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