Lead end-to-end accounting across multiple entities: manage monthly/quarterly/annual close, AP/AR/payroll, journal entries, cash and debt management, and ASC 606 revenue recognition. Own NetSuite and core financial systems, design internal controls, manage audits and intercompany transactions, support budgeting/forecasting, and drive process automation and scalability while partnering with Finance, Legal, People, and Operations.
As Big Happy enters its next phase of growth, we're adding a Financial Controller to lead our accounting function end-to-end. You'll make sure our books are clean, our close process runs on time, and leadership has the numbers they need to make good decisions, all while building scalable, audit-ready processes. This role reports to the Head of Finance & Strategy and partners closely with Finance, Legal, People, and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple entities, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements
- Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and the general ledger, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations
- Own the preparation and posting of journal entries and general ledger transactions
- Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Own vendor spend management, including contract review, renewals, and consolidation
- Manage debt obligations - borrowings, repayments, covenant compliance, and lender reporting
- Oversee day-to-day cash management, including cash positioning, liquidity planning, and bank relationships
- Lead revenue recognition and ASC 606 compliance
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Design and maintain a robust internal control environment across all entities and locations
- Own relationships with external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring successful audits/reviews and timely, accurate filings across all jurisdictions
- Manage all intercompany transactions
- Collaborate across Legal, HR, and Operations to support cross-border scaling and business efficiency
Systems & Process Improvement
- Own NetSuite and core financial systems, driving optimization and reporting enhancements
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA required)
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years as a Controller or Assistant Controller
- Experience in a high-growth, multi-entity, multi-currency environment
- Track record of building or improving close processes and internal controls
- Strong systems experience (NetSuite or similar ERP; bill.com or similar a plus) and advanced Excel skills
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong communication skills across finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Self-starter that thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Comfortable working across functions and communicating financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
Benefits
- Full-time position with a competitive base salary and bonus structure
- Access to benefits, including Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
- Big Happy-provided laptop
- Participation in Big Happy’s stock program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Team Happy camaraderie—celebrating wins, learning from challenges, and fostering continuous career growth
- A workplace culture where you can be yourself, contribute meaningfully, and be valued for your impact
Compensation:
The total Compensation range for this role is $150,000-$200,000. This range is inclusive of base pay and bonuses. Compensation will vary based on location and experience.
Location:
This opportunity is Remote for candidates outside of commutable distance to our New York City Office. Only candidates in the United States and in the EST and CST time zones will be considered.
The total Compensation range for this role is $150,000-$200,000. This range is inclusive of base pay and bonuses. Compensation will vary based on location and experience.
Location:
This opportunity is Remote for candidates outside of commutable distance to our New York City Office. Only candidates in the United States and in the EST and CST time zones will be considered.
About
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