Contract Controller/Finance Leader (Tech Software/Hardware)

Our client is a venture-backed Technology company looking for a hands-on Controller to lead both accounting and core finance operations . This role is structured as a contract-to-hire engagement, with the expectation of full-time conversion based on mutual fit. The Controller will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financials while also supporting forecasting, financial visibility, and day-to-day decision-making across the business. This is a hands-on role in a lean environment, where the Controller will play a key role in bringing structure, consistency, and clarity to the financial function. What You'll Own Accounting & Close Lead all accounting operations: Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition Own month-end and year-end close processes Prepare timely, accurate financial statements Financial Reporting & Visibility Build and maintain internal reporting packages for leadership Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across the organization Provide insight into financial performance, not just reporting Planning & Forecasting Support budgeting and forecasting processes Analyze variances and help leadership understand drivers of performance Improve forecasting accuracy over time Operational Finance Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Sales, Operations) to align financials with business activity Translate business activity into financial impact and decision support Identify areas where process, structure, or visibility needs to improve Process & Controls Develop and refine accounting policies and internal controls Improve workflows and systems to support scale Ensure readiness for audit and compliance requirements What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a Controller in a SaaS environment Experience owning both accounting and finance responsibilities Ability to operate in a lean, fast-moving environment with competing priorities Comfortable working in a globally distributed organization Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently Why This Role This is an opportunity to step into a role with real ownership, bring structure to a complex environment, and work closely with leadership as the business continues to evolve. Work Environment Hybrid role with periodic in-person collaboration required in the Peninsula area Candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area