Controller

Skylight is a technology startup with hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Minneapolis. Our mission is to connect loved ones by creating the world’s simplest products and services that improve family life. We make consumer products, like Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, that are loved by millions of people across the globe. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs, who have scaled this business to $180M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped and profitable. We think often about the thousands of smiles we are able to put on our customers’ faces each day, and it fills our hearts with purpose. That’s why we have been working hard to expand our team and invent, so that we can continue to bring the magic of Skylight to millions of loved ones throughout the world.

We’re seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting team and help us scale our accounting operations. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee all aspects of the day-to-day accounting function, manage a team of accountants and contractors, and ensure compliance and accuracy in all aspects of our financial reporting. We’re growing our finance team to be best in class to keep up with the demands of our growing business!

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize all accounting operations including inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales tax, rev rec, reconciliations, expense management, and payroll.
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls that balance growth with risk management.
• Lead annual financial statement audits and put recommendations into action.
• Work closely with the Senior Manager, Special Projects to identify and drive process improvements and support systems implementations.
• Manage day to day lender operations, ensuring timely submission of all reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and tax filings in the US and international markets.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Lead, mentor, and continue to develop our accounting team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a high-growth startup is a huge plus.
• Deep understanding of inventory accounting and revenue recognition under US GAAP.
• Proficiency in a variety of ERP systems, bonus points for ERP implementation experience.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial concepts for a variety of audiences, including executives.
• Ability to thrive autonomously in an ambiguous and fast-moving environment.

Benefits

Our competitive compensation package includes:

• Competitive Salary + Equity Package
• 401K matching
• Wellness, learning, and home-office budgets
• Health, Dental & Vision Medical Plans
• Tremendous autonomy to set the direction of your work
• Unlimited PTO
• Company holidays on the first Friday of every month (February - October)

Skylight is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you’re the best person for the job, we want you on board!

For Colorado-based candidates, the range being offered for this role is $170k-220K based on experience and for California-based candidates, the range being offered for this role is $170k-220K based on experience. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of this law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Skylight is a technology startup based out of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Our mission is to make technology that brings families together. We make consumer products, like Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, that are loved by millions of people across the globe. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs, who have scaled this business to $100M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped. We think often about the millions of smiles we are able to put on our customers’ faces each day, and it fills our hearts with purpose. That’s why we have been working hard to expand our team and invent, so that we can continue to bring the magic of Skylight to millions more loved ones throughout the world.

At Skylight, we have three core principles that guide our work and help us manage the business day to day: autonomy, rigor, and care. These principles show up early and often and help guide the work we do and the way we work.