Controller at Bluefish AI in New York, Hybrid

Job description

• Bluefish is looking for an experienced Controller to lead and own the full accounting lifecycle for our growing organization. This role requires deep operational expertise, a strategic mindset, and a hands-on approach to building scalable financial systems. You’ll oversee everything from client billing setup and revenue recognition to monthly close, financial reporting, and bank reconciliations—playing a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting functions.
• You should be passionate about operational excellence, financial integrity, and working cross-functionally to support fast-paced growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-autonomy environments and is excited to help shape the financial foundation of a scaling business.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end accounting function—from client billing setup and invoicing to revenue recognition and monthly close.
• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success to ensure accurate contract set-up and billing.
• Establish and improve processes for invoicing, collections, revenue tracking, and cost allocations.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, revenue, AR, and deferred revenue.
• Manage bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits, compliance reporting, and tax filings.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and tools.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on financial operations, reporting, and planning initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in a managerial or senior-level role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and financial reporting.
• Experience in SaaS or subscription-based businesses highly preferred.
• Proven ability to build and scale accounting operations in a fast-growing company.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and billing platforms.(e.g., Rillet, QuickBooks, Stripe, Ramp, Aleph, or similar)
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environment is required, alongside comfort with cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Required

• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Financial reporting
• High attention to detail

Preferred

• CPA preferred but not required

Benefits

• Unique opportunity to join on the ground floor of a fast-moving startup building at the center of AI
• Tackle challenging and abstract problems while disrupting the $300BN legacy mar-tech industry
• Join an experienced high-performing team where you will have immediate ownership and impact
• Experience a true meritocracy with significant career growth upside as the business scales