Controller

About Density

Density’s mission is to measure and improve our footprint on the world. 

We help companies understand how their workplaces are used. At Density, we build one of the most advanced people sensing systems in the world. Density can tell you how many people are in any room in near real-time, with very high degrees of accuracy and without invading privacy.

We translate that data into actionable, opinionated insights that help companies increase the financial and experiential performance of any workplace. Today, we work with companies ranging from Fortune 1000 to high growth such as Uber, Pinterest, Shopify and Okta, occupying more than a billion square feet worldwide. 

The result: lower emissions, less waste, better access, safer buildings and better designed cities. It is a long term pursuit and one we could use your help achieving. That’s where you come in.

The Opportunity: 
We are looking for an experienced Controller to manage our growing Accounting team and partner with the executive management team. You are a proven leader who is focused on driving key business insights, achieving operational excellence, and maintaining a strong controls environment.

In this role you will:

• Be a strong leader for the team advocating cross-functionally and focusing on professional development
• Oversee the maintenance of all general ledger related activities
• Lead the month-end/year-end close process including the review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Responsible for the production of timely and accurate financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annually) in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Provide strategic guidance to the AR function, assess customer credit requests, manage receivables aging, drive collections and reconcile annual recurring revenue
• Provide support to the team in analyzing sales tax and income tax compliance
• Responsible for designing and managing the control environment. Maintain reliable internal controls over cash, inventory, revenue and expenses
• Oversee independent audit process with appointed CPA firm
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and update the chart of accounts as necessary
  Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database and make changes as needed

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven experience building, developing, mentoring, and inspiring a small high performing professional accounting team
• Active CPA or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge and leadership of accounting operations.
• Experience with Netsuite
• Familiarity with technical accounting topics including: ASC 606 and ASC 842 - Leases
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Slides
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, able to communicate complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision making
• Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others while ramping up in a new business and role in a complex environment
• Prior experience working in public accounting

We offer:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, mental and reproductive health, 401K, equity, Flex Fridays, Remote Friendly, unlimited and mandatory PTO and more.
• A company full of fun, smart, talented and legitimately kind teammates. Our culture powers everything we do and we work hard to nurture it by bringing on the right humans.
• A team hailing from innovators like Apple, LinkedIn, Stripe, Meraki, Flexport, WeWork, NASA & beyond.
• $227M raised from investors including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund and Upfront Ventures.
• The chance to change the built world as we know it.
• You can read more about our values here.

Density provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

Job Compensation Range:

Salary Range: $150k - $210k

Preferred Primary Location: San Francisco Bay Area

 

An important note on salary:

The annual pay range for this position is based on the preferred primary location of the role which is listed above. If you are applying to this role at a location that is not the preferred primary location, please keep in mind the salary range will vary and may fall outside of what is listed.  Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the Density consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. Equity may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.