Controller

Attentive® is the AI-powered mobile marketing platform transforming the way brands personalize consumer engagement. Attentive enables marketers to craft tailored journeys for every subscriber, driving higher recurring revenue and maximizing campaign performance. Activating real-time data from multiple channels and advanced AI, the platform personalizes content, tone, and timing to deliver 1:1 messages that truly resonate.

With a top-rated customer success team recognized on G2, Attentive partners with marketers to provide strategic guidance and optimize SMS and email campaigns. Trusted by leading global brands like Neiman Marcus, Samsung, Wayfair, and Dyson, Attentive ensures enterprise-grade compliance and deliverability, supporting trillions of interactions across more than 70 industries. To learn more or request a demo, visit www.attentive.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), or Instagram.

Attentive’s growth has been recognized by Deloitte’s Fast 500, Linkedin’s Top Startups and Forbes Cloud 100 all thanks to the hard work from our global employees!

About the Role

As a Controller, you will play a critical role in scaling the finance organization and ensuring a robust foundation of financial controls, reporting, and operational excellence. This executive will oversee the Accounting, Billing and Collections, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Tax teams—driving accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all areas. You’ll be a trusted partner to the CFO and a core contributor to building scalable infrastructure in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Lead the Accounting Function: Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage Key Functions: Directly oversee Accounting, Billing and Collections, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Tax teams, ensuring operational rigor and alignment.
• Build & Mentor Talent: Lead and develop a high-performing team, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and professional growth.
• Strengthen Internal Controls: Own SOX 404 compliance and ensure the integrity of financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.
• Drive Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for automation and improvement across accounting operations; partner with IT to implement scalable solutions.
• Audit & Compliance: Lead all external audit engagements and statutory filings across jurisdictions; ensure preparedness and transparency in all reviews.
• Technical Accounting & Policy: Own the adoption of new accounting standards; develop and maintain accounting policies and documentation.
• Cross-functional Partnership: Work closely with FP&A, Legal, and other stakeholders to support strategic decisions and maintain financial alignment across the company.
• Risk & Compliance: Monitor and proactively address financial risks; maintain adherence to evolving regulatory and compliance standards.
• Liaise with the Audit Committee and senior business leadership to ensure financial systems, processes, and internal controls support the company’s strategic goals and scale effectively with the business.

Your Expertise

• Experience: 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role. SaaS or high-growth technology company experience is required. Public company or IPO-prep experience strongly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and technical accounting. Skilled in managing audits, implementing standards, and scaling accounting functions.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams, build high-performing cultures, and influence across the organization.
• Strategic & Operational: Strong business acumen with the ability to think strategically while managing detailed operational execution.
• Cross-Functional Partner: Proven collaborator with experience partnering closely with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and IT teams.
• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA required.
• Preferred: Prior Big 4 public accounting experience; experience managing Payroll and Tax teams in a global environment.

You'll get competitive perks and benefits, from health & wellness to equity, to help you bring your best self to work.

For US based applicants:

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $275,000 - $325,000 annually + equity + benefits

• Equity is a substantial part of the total compensation package

• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location

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Attentive Company Values

Default to Action - Move swiftly and with purpose

Be One Unstoppable Team - Rally as each other’s champions

Champion the Customer - Our success is defined by our customers' success

Act Like an Owner - Take responsibility for Attentive’s success

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If you do not meet all the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to apply! No job description is perfect, and we may also have another opportunity that closely matches your skills and experience.

At Attentive, we know that our Company's strength lies in the diversity of our employees. Attentive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees, applicants and covered individuals regardless of protected characteristics. We prioritize and maintain a fair, inclusive and equitable workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Attentive is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know.