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You'll serve as Controller for 2-5 Series B-C companies simultaneously-each with $20M-$200M+ in revenue, complex operations, and boards that demand excellence. You'll have the stability, resources and infrastructure of a 17 year old, 250-person firm and you'll receive training in AI-enabled financial intelligence that doesn't exist anywhere else.\n\nThis is foundational work-and it's the future.\nWho We Are\n\nNearly 17 years ago, we set out to find a better way to help the country's leading startups navigate the financial hazards that follow their first institutional funding.\n\nToday, Propeller's 250+ full-time professionals across three continents serve as the embedded finance and accounting partner to some of the most iconic emerging companies in Consumer, Technology, Blockchain, and Business Services.\n\nOur embedded teams integrate seamlessly into client operations in multi-year partnerships. You'll attend weekly leadership meetings, participate in board prep, collaborate on strategic decisions, and have direct access to client CEOs and CFOs. This embedded positioning creates trust, access and influence that traditional providers never achieve.\n\nWith our Financial Operating Platform-combining human judgment, precise accounting, data infrastructure, and AI-enabled insight- we transform finance from a back-office function into the central nervous system of growth.\n\nWhat You Get\nAccelerated Learning Curve\nExperience 2-5 business models, GTM strategies, and leadership styles simultaneously\nNavigate wins and lessons-learned across multiple companies and multiple stages\nIndex clients against Propeller’s stage-specific benchmarks to develop context for your instincts\nExecutive Exposure That Defines Careers\nRegular interaction with Series B and C CFOs, CEOs, and stakeholders\nPresent financials and strategic recommendations to sophisticated audiences\nBuild relationships that become your professional network for life\nAI-Enabled Financial Intelligence Training\nHands-on experience with Propeller's Intelligence Engine (PIE) and Data Lake (PDL)\nLearn to leverage systems and automation that transforms patterns into predictions\nPrepare for the future of finance while others react to it\nStability + Variety\n17-year-old firm with strong balance sheet, 250 people and competitive compensation\nNone of the startup risk, all of the upside learning\nInfrastructure and support that solo controllers rarely have\nCareer Optionality\nPropeller alumni have gone on to earn CFO and controller roles at multiple unicorns and nine-figure companies-this role is a launchpad, not a landing pad\nThis Role Requires\n\nLet's be direct about what it takes to succeed here:\nExtreme Process Orientation\n\nYou'll juggle 2-5 clients with different fiscal calendars, reporting requirements, board schedules, and growth stages. Without systematic thinking and disciplined execution, you'll drown. If you prefer improvisation over process, this isn't your role.\nCoachability Over Ego\n\nYou'll receive direct feedback frequently from senior controllers, CFO partners, and clients. Your ability to implement it quickly determines your success. If you need to be right more than you need to get better, this isn't your role.\nTeam Player Mentality\n\nNo lone wolves. You're building systems that outlive any individual engagement. Your insights become institutional knowledge. Your workflows help the next controller scale faster. If you hoard knowledge or prefer solo work, this isn't your role.\nComfort with Intensity\n\nMonth-end close means 2-5 companies close simultaneously. Series B CFOs and boards expect precision, timeliness, and strategic perspective. If you prefer predictable 9-5 rhythms, this isn't your role.\nAppetite for Continuous Learning\n\nEvery client teaches something new. Technology platforms evolve. AI tools advance almost daily. Industry dynamics shift. If you prefer mastery through repetition over growth through challenge, this isn't your role.\nRole Overview\n\nThe Controller at Propeller builds systems that turn financial data into strategic foresight. You'll lead engagement teams to deliver month-end closes with excellence while transforming traditional controller work-historically reactive and backward-looking-into a proactive, AI-enabled function that surfaces insights before problems arise.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nTeam Leadership & Development\nOversee engagement teams across U.S. and international personnel, delegating work to maximize efficiency\nMentor and develop team members, actively supporting professional growth\nManage utilization and client load to ensure team members are challenged, supported, and operating at optimal capacity\nCodify and share best practices, contributing to Propeller's institutional knowledge and platform intelligence\nP&L Management & Growth\nOptimize margins and business unit efficiency, recognizing that Propeller's economics shift from hours billed to value delivered\nProactively engage in Early Warning processes to surface issues before they escalate\nSupport client pipeline development in collaboration with Business Development, CFO team, and Customer Experience\nIdentify upsell and lifecycle extension opportunities by understanding client needs and demonstrating incremental value\nQuality Control & System Intelligence\nPartner with Customer Success to ensure deliverables meet Propeller's standards and drive client satisfaction\nConduct periodic client file reviews to identify learning opportunities, develop best practices, and feed insights back into the platform\nDocument workflows and surface repeatable intelligence that can be systematized through PropellerOS\nClient Engagement & Strategic Partnership\nDrive high client satisfaction by delivering not just accurate financials, but timely, actionable insights\nTransform the monthly close call from backward-looking reporting into strategic financial review powered by analytics and CFO perspective\nDevelop scope and service offerings for potential Growth Stage clients\nParticipate in all phases of the client conversion cycle: scoping, pitch, and SOW development\nAct as a strategic partner to executive teams, helping them navigate financial and operational complexity\nRequired Experience\nMust Haves\nMaster's Degree or CPA required\n7+ years in accounting/finance with at least 3 years at companies or serving clients in the $10M-$100M revenue range\n Multi-client or consulting background strongly preferred (Big 4, boutique accounting firm, fractional CFO services, or similar)\nDemonstrated ability to build processes from scratch -not just follow them\nCross-functional experience developing processes around financial reporting and operational workflows\nPrevious experience with Series B and Series C companies\nStrong understanding of how operational and business changes impact financial reporting\nExperience with investor diligence and audit preparedness\nQuickbooks\nIndustry Expertise\n\nConsumer:\n\nIn-depth understanding of inventory flow and cost accounting\nExperience with DTC and wholesale channels\nStrong knowledge of ASC 606 and revenue recognition\nFamiliarity with sales tax implications and obligations\nAbility to distinguish between COGS and Opex\n\nEnterprise/Technology:\n\nExperience with revenue waterfalls and deferred revenue\nSolid understanding of ASC 606 and revenue recognition\nFamiliarity with sales tax obligations\nAbility to identify capitalizable costs and correctly allocate to COGS or Opex\nCritical Mindsets\nSystems thinking: ability to see patterns, codify intelligence, and contribute to scalable, repeatable processes\nComfort with ambiguity and change: Propeller is building the future of professional services, and this role requires adaptability, curiosity, and willingness to pioneer new approaches\nTechnical aptitude: experience with modern tools like Claude Code, Databricks, Looker, N8N, or similar platforms\n\nJob Title: Controller, Growth Stage\n\nReports To: Senior Controller, Growth Stage\n\nLocation: Remote-flexible with occasional travel\n\nDEI Statement: At Propeller Industries, we encourage our employees and our clients to bring their true selves to the organization. We believe that a diverse team enables us to cultivate and improve upon our culture of inclusion and collaboration. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome the contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. So however you identify and whatever your background, we encourage you to apply for this role if you share our passion for helping great entrepreneurs build great companies. We look forward to meeting you!\n\nSalary range: $140,000 - $160,000 plus bonus, benefits and 401k match\n\nCurrent Benefits Offered: Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday pay, Comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. HSA contribution, Paid Family Leave, 401k match and Remote Work. 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