Controller

Controller (Austin, TX) About Atmosphere:

• Atmosphere is the leading streaming TV platform built specifically for businesses.
• Unlike ad networks or signage companies, Atmosphere is the only true TV company whose first priority is to entertain television audiences outside of the home.
• Our content is designed to be fun, engaging, and worth watching, transforming waiting rooms, gyms, bars, and restaurants into better experiences for customers and better businesses for owners.
• We are the first and only company to think about both the business owner and their customers when creating TV content.
• With 60,000+ venues and a global audience of over 150 million monthly viewers, Atmosphere is redefining what TV means outside the living room.

About the Role:

• As we enter our next phase of growth, we are seeking a technically strong, strategically minded Controller to lead and scale our accounting function.
• Reporting to the SVP of Operations & Business Development, this role is a key member of the finance leadership team and a cornerstone of our financial operations.
• You will own the day-to-day accounting function, ensure rigorous GAAP compliance, develop and mentor a high-performing team, and build the systems and processes needed to support a growing, high-velocity business.
• We’re looking for a leader who brings the technical rigor of a Big 4 background and the adaptability required to thrive in a high-growth technology environment.
• This position is on-site in Austin, TX.
• Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
• Availability to be in-office 4 days a week is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Accounting Function: You will own the integrity of the General Ledger.
• You are responsible for the end-to-end financial close, ensuring financial statements are accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant.

Scale Financial Operations:

• You will move beyond "keeping the books" to building a scalable engine.
• This includes optimizing our ERP (NetSuite) and integrated fintech stack to automate workflows and reduce the close cycle.

Technical Accounting Authority:

• You will serve as the primary decision-maker on complex technical accounting matters, including ASC 606 (Revenue) and ASC 842 (Leases).
• You will document positions and ensure the company remains ahead of regulatory changes.

Audit & Compliance Ownership:

• You will lead the relationship with external auditors, managing the annual audit to a successful conclusion. Team Leadership & Development: You will manage, mentor, and scale the accounting team.
• Your goal is to build a high-performing culture focused on accuracy, efficiency, and professional growth.

Strategic Partner:

• You will collaborate with FP&A and Executive Leadership to provide financial insights that drive business decisions, going beyond the numbers to explain the "why." The "DNA" We Are Looking For: The Architect: You don't just follow processes; you build them.
• You look at a manual workflow and see an opportunity for automation.

High-Level Executor:

• You can present financial results to the C-Suite one hour and dive deep into a complex consolidation issue the next.

Big 4 Standards:

• You maintain the "audit-ready" rigor of a top-tier firm but apply it with the speed and pragmatism necessary for a growth-stage company.

In-Person Leader:

• You believe that culture and mentorship happen in the room.
• You embrace our in-office environment as a competitive advantage for rapid problem-solving and team alignment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA license is required. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience and prior service as a Controller in a corporate environment, preferably within Tech, SaaS, or Media.
• At least 5 years of experience at a Big 4 firm is strongly preferred.
• Deep proficiency in NetSuite is highly preferred. Experience implementing or optimizing new AI ERP like Campfire or Rillet systems is a strong plus.
• Subject Matter Expert level knowledge of US GAAP, specifically ASC 606 and ASC 842.
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