Controller
Profluent · Emeryville, California, United States; Hybrid (2-3 days on-site)
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 63 days Profluent's roles stay open a median of 63 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Profluent's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Profluent
- high 12 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 17 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-05
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Profluent's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Profluent.
About this role
Profluent is looking for a Controller to lead its accounting function during a critical growth phase. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, technical accounting, equity management, and compliance, while also designing systems and controls for a future public company. The Controller will work closely with external auditors and manage the transition from QuickBooks to more advanced accounting systems.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Profluent as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Active CPA license
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- At least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
- Experience in a pre-IPO or high-growth venture-backed company
- Demonstrated experience with NetSuite
Nice to have
- Experience with equity administration platforms
- Familiarity with CRO accruals and R&D tax credits
- Experience with procure-to-pay platforms and ERP integrations
- SOC 2 compliance experience
What you get
- High-growth opportunity with meaningful impact
- Competitive compensation package with equity participation
- 401(k) with a strong employer match
- Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance
- Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance
- Professional development opportunities
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the benefits section, but a hiring salary range is provided
- The role involves transitioning from QuickBooks, indicating a significant change in accounting systems
- Requires experience in a high-growth environment, which may imply a fast-paced and demanding work culture
Summarised from Profluent's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Profluent on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-05. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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