Controller

Tennr is seeking a Controller to manage daily accounting and build operational infrastructure for a growing company. This role involves overseeing monthly closes, strengthening controls, enhancing financial reporting, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accuracy and audit readiness. The Controller will report to the CFO, be based in NYC, and be responsible for hands-on process improvement and cleanup to facilitate faster, confident decision-making.

Must Have

• Oversee accurate and timely GAAP financial statements.
• Ensure proper internal controls.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, annual financial close, reconciliations, tax, variance analyses.
• Develop and maintain robust internal control system.
• Coordinate and oversee annual audit.
• Provide financial data for strategic decision-making, budgeting, planning.
• Manage outsourced accounting, aiming to build in-house function.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, 2+ years as Controller/Assistant Controller.
• CPA (or equivalent) with deep US GAAP knowledge.
• Proven experience in full-cycle accounting and external audit.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software (NetSuite, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with venture-backed companies and SaaS/recurring revenue accounting models.
• Familiarity with financial regulations in the US healthcare industry.
• Background in process automation and implementing new financial systems.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid environment.

Perks & Benefits

• New, spacious Chelsea office
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% paid employee health benefit options
• Employer-funded 401(k) match
• Competitive parental leave
• Free lunch
• Pantry full of snacks

Company Description

Today, when you go to your doctor and get referred to a specialist (e.g., for sleep apnea), your doctor sends out a referral and tells you, “They’ll be in touch soon.” So you wait. And wait. Sometimes days, weeks, or even months. Why? Because too often specialists and medical services are overwhelmed with referrals and the painstakingly manual process it takes to qualify your referral prevents them from getting around to it on time, or sometimes at all. Tennr prevents these delays and denials by making sure every referral gets where it needs to go, with the right info, at the right time. Powered by RaeLM™ Tennr reads, extracts, and acts on every piece of patient information so providers can capture more referrals, slash denials, and reduce delays.

Role Description

We’re looking for a Controller to own the day-to-day accounting function and build the operating backbone for a scaling company. You’ll run a clean monthly close, tighten controls, level-up reporting, and partner cross-functionally (FP&A, RevOps, Sales, Legal, People) to ensure we’re accurate, audit-ready, and making decisions with trustworthy numbers. This role reports to the CFO and is based in our NYC office.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll do the work and improve the work—building processes, cleaning up what’s messy, and making it easier for everyone to move faster with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place to safeguard company assets, monitor financial performance, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, tax reporting, and variance analyses.
• Develop and maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate and oversee annual audit, including preparation and coordination of audit schedules and support requested by external auditors.
• Provide financial data and analysis to support ad hoc projects related to strategic decision-making, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.
• Manage the current outsourced accounting function with the near-term goal of building a top tier Accounting function in house.

Qualifications

• Required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role, preferably at a high-growth technology company.
• CPA (or equivalent) and deep technical knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proven experience in managing a full-cycle accounting process, including financial close and external audit.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel modeling skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial issues to non-financial stakeholders.
• Preferred
• Experience working with venture-backed companies and understanding of SaaS or recurring revenue accounting models.
• Familiarity with financial regulations in the US healthcare industry.
• Background in process automation and implementing new financial systems.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid environment.

Why Tennr?

• Drive Impact: one of our company values is Cowboy, meaning you set the pace. You won’t just talk about things, you’ll get them done. And feel the impact.
• Develop Operational Expertise: learn the inner workings of scaling systems, tools, and infrastructure
• Innovate with Purpose: we’re not just doing this for fun (although we do have a lot of fun). At Tennr, you’ll join a high-caliber team maniacally focused on reducing patient delays across the U.S. healthcare system.
• Build Relationships: collaborate and connect with like-minded, driven individuals in our Chelsea office 4 days/week (preferred)
• Free lunch! Plus a pantry full of snacks.

Benefits

• New, spacious Chelsea office
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% paid employee health benefit options
• Employer-funded 401(k) match
• Competitive parental leave