Controller

Job Title: Controller (CPA REQUIRED)

Compensation Range: $160-180k base + 15% Bonus (depending on experience) 

This role is remote anywhere in the continental US.  

Become one of the changemakers. At Quid, you won't just be joining a team, but contributing to a culture of innovation, where every challenge becomes an opportunity to learn and grow. When you join our team, you’re not just stepping into a job, you’re embracing a future where we lead the game with the unmatched advantage of foresight.   

Position Overview 

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking finance professional to lead our accounting function while helping strengthen our financial planning and analysis capabilities. This role combines traditional Controller responsibilities with strategic finance support, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both maintaining financial integrity and partnering with leadership to drive informed business decisions. 

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, has a strong technical accounting background, and is excited to contribute to budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-term financial planning. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Accounting & Financial Reporting 
• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and month-end close. 
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. 
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements. 
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies. 
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors. 
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and treasury activities. 
• Manage tax compliance activities in partnership with external tax advisors. 
• Develop KPI dashboards and management reporting that provide insight into business performance. 
• Support long-range financial planning, scenario analysis, and cash flow forecasting. 
• Evaluate business opportunities, capital investments, and operational initiatives through financial analysis. 

Leadership & Process Improvement 

• Lead and mentor the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and system efficiencies. 
• Collaborate across departments to improve financial visibility and operational decision-making. 
• Support ERP optimization and implementation of finance technology initiatives as needed. 

Financial Planning & Analysis 

• Partner with executive leadership and FP&A team to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts. 
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making. 
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. 
• CPA required. 
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller or senior accounting leadership responsibilities. 
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls. 
• Advanced Excel skills. 
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. 
• Ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights for non-financial leaders. 
• Proven ability to improve financial processes and implement best practices. 
• At least 6+ years of experience in accounting/finance within a technology or AI company
• Valid U.S. work authorization is required 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with NetSuite, Bill.com, Salesforce and Avalara.  
• Experience developing financial dashboards and KPI reporting. 
• Experience using AI to automate workflows and processes  

Total Rewards: We want to make sure our employees feel valued and taken care of. Come join us and see for yourself!   

• 20 Days PTO   
• 13 Holidays   
• Company provided equipment   
• 401K with company match   
• FSA/HSA options   
• Paid Parental Leave & Reintegration Program   
• Employee Wellness Program for personal, financial, emotional, & legal support to help keep our team happy, healthy, and thriving   
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage   
• 4 Week (1 Month) Sabbatical after five years   

Still Not Sure?   
We understand that many candidates tend to only apply for jobs if they meet every single requirement listed. However, if you happen to be genuinely enthusiastic about this particular position and feel confident in your ability to excel at it, we strongly urge you to submit your application! You might just be the perfect fit for this role, or even another exciting opportunity within our company.  
  
Remote Work!   
Remote-first; We're thrilled to say that we've been passionate about remote work since day one! Being remote is simply who we are. At Quid, we're all about connecting with people from all corners of the globe. Our team is made up of individuals who are comfortable working remotely and collaborating with others across different time zones. We’re looking forward to future growth and expansion, however, certain legal restrictions dictate that we are only able to accept candidates who possess eligibility to work in the United States of America.   
  
About Quid   

Quid helps business leaders turn complexity into clarity, and clarity into outcomes. 

We leverage our proprietary AI to listen to the market at scale, leveraging billions of conversations, articles, and signals, and translates that noise into clarity. Then we go further: we show you our customers how to act on it. 

Whether it’s protecting brand health, driving in-season sales, fueling product innovation, or shaping company strategy, Quid raises the bar for what business leaders should demand.   

We’re not a dashboard company. We’re an outcome engineering organization, relentless in our focus on helping organizations make smarter and bolder decisions that drive positive outcomes for their business. 

Quid has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, The Stanford AI Index, and more, highlighting our leadership in the consumer and market intelligence space, and illustrating  how Quid helps organizations achieve their business outcomes to stay ahead of their competition.