Controller

About this Role

Gamesight is looking for a strategic, detail-oriented Controller with a record of managing both the delivery of financial reports, the creation of forecasts, and tax compliance to meet our growing financial requirements. You will manage the day-to-day operations of our finance function, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. You will collaborate with all teams across the business, developing processes and controls for efficiency, accuracy, and completeness of financial information reported to management and external parties. 

This is a hands-on role, not a review-and-approve seat.  We need someone who communicates clearly, digs into process problems, and is willing to do the technical accounting work themselves, not just sign off on it.

Our ideal candidate will see the opportunity to help the broader organization adopt a set of standard financial processes and goals as a tremendous contribution to Gamesight’s success. Using The Office’s accounting department as a reference point - we’re looking for someone with Angela’s attention to detail, Oscar’s problem-solving skills, and Kevin’s enthusiasm. You don’t have to love cats or chili, but you’re a great fit if you love video games! The pay range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000 USD annually, depending on experience.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of AR, AP, and balance sheet reconciliations performed by the accounting team.
• Own advanced and technical accounting: payroll and benefits journal entries, revenue recognition, cost of revenue, stock comp expense.
• Manage month-end close and own the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Own payroll administration, processing semi-monthly payroll for W-2 employees nationwide, non-US based employees, and international contractors.
• Own the calculation of quarterly sales commissions and other individual variable compensation.
• FP&A: Create annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, and produce monthly budget-to-actuals and variance analysis for leadership on an ongoing basis. 
• Cash management, cash flow reporting, analysis, and forecasting.
• Field all internal financial queries and contribute to our ongoing assessment of the financial health and direction of the company.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex customer and vendor billing issues, and provide guidance to the team on navigating difficult business decisions.
• Bring our financial statements into compliance with GAAP, and research and document accounting policies on complex emerging matters.
• Ensure the general ledger and accounting systems (chart of accounts and all dimensions) are designed and maintained to capture and report financial data accurately and consistent with GAAP.
• Maintain and continuously improve our accounting system integrations (QBO, Rippling, Tipalti, Brex) to ensure they run efficiently and accurately.
• Partner with the Head of People & Operations to maintain our HRIS (Rippling), ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and administer benefits.
• Oversee preparation of quarterly and annual federal and state income tax returns and other tax compliance filings, and coordinate all tax research/projects.

Who you'll work with:

• You'll join a small, hard-working team of four, including the CFO, where your work directly shapes the accuracy and health of our financials.
• Expect to sit with the CEO to understand our organization, business model, and some of our quirks (that need to be un-quirked).
• Work with the CRO to resolve billing and invoicing escalations and help build accurate sales forecasts based on accounting data. 
• Partner with the Director of Operations to maintain our HRIS, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and administer payroll.
• Collaborate with other team members on the sales, campaigns, and creator program teams to process customer, creator, and partner contracts, invoices, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA and minimum 2-5 years of Controller experience required (public company experience preferred, not required). ➗
• Be located in and primarily work from either the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones. ⏰
• Prior experience in finance at a SaaS organization - bonus points for previous start-up experience! 🆙
• History of scaling and process improvement for finance and accounting operations. 📈
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 🕵🏽‍♀️
• Fantastic communication skills, both written and verbal. 💬
• Ability to work well and manage one’s time effectively in a remote, fast-paced, and rapidly changing work environment. 🚤
• Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail. 👀
• Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines. 💪
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information. 🔐
• Love of video games, tabletop games, the gaming industry, and/or content creation! 🎮

Nice to Haves:

• Prior audit experience at a Big 4 or national accounting firm.
• Experience with multi-state and international payroll/contractor compliance (given the cross-border headcount).
• SaaS/subscription revenue recognition (ASC 606) experience.
• Familiarity with Rippling, QuickBooks Online, Brex, or Tipalti specifically.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior accounting staff.
• Prior exposure to gaming, media, or creator-economy business models.

Success in 90 days:

Orientation & Building (Days 1–30):

• You ship something, build something, or write something for your role on day 1.
• You are aware of Gamesight policies, guidelines, teams, and roles.
• You can access all tools and resources required for you to be effective – you also understand how to use these tools within Gamesight’s processes.
• You know Gamesight’s leadership team and are comfortable routing basic questions to the right people.
• You understand Gamesight’s current accounting set-up and our financial position, and have familiarized yourself with recent financial reporting.
• You complete the month-end close and produce financial statements.

Owning (Days 30–90):

• Audited all existing revenue and cost of revenue entries and made adjusting entries to bring them into accuracy.
• Established a new process for tracking and reporting gross margin by product/service on a monthly basis.
• Improved and documented our revenue recognition process.
• Built a new monthly process for recording stock compensation expense.

Why Gamesight? 

• Gamesight empowers publishers to build strong communities, engage the right influencers, and effectively measure marketing performance against actual sales and installs. 📈
• Work in a flexible and independent environment. 💪
• We are business advisors to major game developers and publishers, assisting them in launching some of the world's most successful and beloved games. 😎
• Work with gaming's top influencers and the communities that make games great. 🏆
• Enjoy perks like medical, dental & vision coverage, unlimited vacation and sick leave, 401k with 3% matching, and annual budgets for learning, gaming, and working from home. ✨
• Contribute to the rare combination of strong team morale and a remote work-from-home setup. Meet up with colleagues at events, dinners, and our annual all-hands trip. 🎮💥

Gamesight's Principles

🎮 Gaming is our core - We live and breathe gaming, creating tailored solutions and anticipating customer needs. Our expertise in data and marketing creates value, but it's our shared passion for the business of games that builds lasting relationships. And as gamers, we have fun while we work!

🚀 Our customers' growth is our obsession - We're committed to our customers' success and use our expertise and data to help them grow. Our best customers are long-term partners who return year after year. Our goal is to make Gamesight renowned for surpassing expectations and delighting those we work with.

🧙 Data is our magic - We are pioneers in data analytics, discovering insights that transform businesses and inspire the games industry. We never stop inventing, seeking new ways to interpret how communities form, games are played, and products are discovered.

🤝 Teamwork makes the dream work - We value diversity in backgrounds, ideas, and skills as it enhances our problem-solving ability. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and accountable. We build trust with each other to work quickly, stay flexible, learn from setbacks, and achieve more together.

🗓️ Think in Years - We prioritize long-term customer success over short-term gains. In our small industry, trust is paramount. We won't compromise our core values for quick wins, even if that means recommending competitors or turning down business.

Our Interview Process

Note: This position is an extremely important one, and as such, the interview loop will be longer and more involved than our standard process. This will help us mutually determine that we are a good match and hopefully, set us up for a successful partnership for years to come!

• Submit your application & answer a few written questions
• Initial Interview: 30 minutes (chat with our Director of Operations)
• Practical Interview: 60 minutes (chat with CFO)
• Practical Task: Complete a small practical task to demonstrate your proficiency in the type of work this role entails - it should take no longer than 30 minutes.
• Peer Interview: 60 minutes (chat with our Head of Strategic Operations and our Staff Accountant)
• Final Interview in person in Seattle with Gamesight’s CEO, CRO, and CFO: 2-3 hours (plus travel time - flights and expenses will be covered by Gamesight)

Eligibility

We value diversity and welcome applications from talented individuals in many regions; however, please note that only candidates who are eligible to work in the United States will be considered for full-time employment.

If you are selected for the position but do not possess the necessary authorization to work in the United States, we may offer you the opportunity to work with us as an independent contractor.

🧑‍💻 If you experience any issues applying for this position on our website, please email [email protected] directly to be in touch with the recruiter for this position.