Controller at Airbyte

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time as an Assistant Controller or higher at an audited company
Big 4 audit background
CPA certification
Strong systems instincts — evaluated, implemented, or redesigned accounting workflows and tools
Experience leading or preparing for external audits in a fast-scaling environment
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting, especially revenue
Operational mindset: pragmatic, solution-oriented, knows when to build vs. buy
Clear communicator with a bias for action and ownership
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (onsite Tuesday through Thursday)

Responsibilities

Lead the accounting function, including GL, AP/AR, revenue (PLG + enterprise), consolidations, and compliance
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and US GAAP compliance
Prepare for and manage external audits, including documentation, technical memos, and internal controls
Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems and workflows to support scale and reduce manual work
Guide technical accounting policies and decisions, including revenue recognition under ASC 606
Build and maintain cross-functional processes that ensure accounting accuracy across business systems
Hire, retain, and mentor an accounting team over time, scaling resourcing as the business grows
Support entity structuring and international accounting processes as the company expands globally

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

US GAAPGeneral LedgerAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableRevenue RecognitionFinancial CloseConsolidationsExternal AuditsInternal ControlsAccounting Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Controller position?

Candidates need 10+ years of progressive accounting experience including time as an Assistant Controller or higher at an audited company, Big 4 audit background, CPA certification, strong systems instincts with experience evaluating or implementing accounting workflows, experience leading or preparing for external audits, deep knowledge of US GAAP especially revenue, and an operational mindset.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or are there location requirements?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What will I be doing as Controller at Airbyte?

You'll lead the accounting function including GL, AP/AR, revenue, own monthly/quarterly/annual closes with US GAAP compliance, manage external audits, optimize accounting systems, guide technical accounting policies like ASC 606 revenue recognition, build cross-functional processes, hire and mentor a team, and support global expansion.

What are the application tips for this Controller role?

Apply even if you don't meet all requirements, as the company encourages candidates who find the role exciting to apply.

Airbyte

Data integration platform with extensive connectors

About Airbyte

Airbyte provides a data integration platform that helps businesses efficiently move and replicate data through a wide range of connectors. Users can quickly build or modify data connectors, which significantly reduces the time and resources needed to manage data pipelines. This allows companies to concentrate on delivering value rather than maintaining complex data infrastructure. Airbyte operates on a freemium model, offering a free version called Airbyte Cloud, along with paid support and enterprise features, making it accessible for businesses of all sizes. The platform can be used in both self-hosted and cloud-hosted formats, catering to various business requirements. Additionally, Airbyte engages its community through a newsletter that shares insights and updates about the data management industry.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$176.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees