Do you want to empower organizations to fairly and equitably hire, promote, retain and compensate their employees? Syndio is a Series-C technology company committed to fairness in the workplace. Fueled by investments of $83M from Bessemer Ventures, Voyager Capital and social change organization Emerson Collective, Syndio is investing in growing our team and products.

This is a critical moment when organizations are looking for ways to take tangible action to fight gender and racial bias, and we believe creating diverse and inclusive workplaces for all starts with workplace fairness.

We are seeking a talented Controller. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for accounting, statutory reporting, global tax, payroll operations, and the design and maintenance of adequate systems and controls. This position is highly visible in the organization and the ideal candidate is entrepreneurial in spirit and both hands-on and strategic.

• Provide leadership and strategic insight on accounting and compliance
• Build and manage a world-class corporate accounting team responsible for all general ledger, consolidation, technical accounting, tax, cash management and revenue recognition activities
• Provide technical guidance across the business including communication / clarification of new laws and regulations related to GAAP, Tax, and Statutory reporting
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on a specific accounting policy or policies, providing business support on their interpretation and application
• Manage external auditor relationships to facilitate completion of audit procedures in a timely and efficient manner
• Identify opportunities and drive projects to improve business processes and business support
• Establish, implement, manage, and monitor critical accounting and reporting policies, processes and associated metrics
• Direct the tax strategy, planning and minimize the business's tax burden, while complying fully with the laws of all relevant (global) jurisdictions
• Serve as the Company's expert on accounting matters, partnering with other departments (sales, marketing, and engineering) on accounting-related questions and initiatives
• Drive timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Manage the set up and management of new international entities and related international corporate structures and compliance

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 15+ years' experience
• CPA required
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Knowledge and skills with key accounting systems including Quickbooks, Netsuite, Bill.com, and Expensify
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with expertise in internal controls and technical accounting, particularly software license revenue recognition
• Familiarity with local, state, federal, and international tax regulation
• Experience with managing international entities
• Ability to explain financial issues or concepts to non-financial audience
• Exceptionally strong judgement and integrity
• Self-starter, detail oriented and efficient
• Finance leadership experience in a complex multinational organization
• Exceptional team leadership skills

Extra credit

• Some experience working in a start-up environment
• Experience at a big four, or a major regional form

At Syndio, we're building a diverse team that values candor, curiosity, and community. If you share these values and are interested in joining us, we'd love to talk with you even if you don't 100% meet the "about you" listed here. We don't expect anyone to have all the answers, as long as you're willing to learn and grow with us.

Employees joining the Syndio team at this early stage of growth will impact this critical social issue and support a growing customer base (including Nordstrom, General Mills, Match Group, and others) to take tangible action on workplace fairness.

Syndio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are building an inclusive and collaborative workplace as we grow, and we welcome team members regardless of gender/identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, physical disability and age.