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Controller 1st US hire eCommerce scaleup Boston, US

Talentedge
Posted a day ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Boston, Lincolnshire PE22 0TN, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A UK-founded eCommerce scaleup is seeking its first US Controller in Boston, offering a salary between $140,000 and $170,000, along with bonuses and equity potential.
  • This newly created role is a unique opportunity to join as one of the founding team members in the US, following the company's rapid growth in the UK and Europe.
  • Key responsibilities include building scalable financial processes, implementing an automation-led tech stack, and overseeing US financial reporting and month-end close.
  • Candidates should be CPA qualified with post-qualification experience in a high-growth, VC-backed tech environment, preferably in eCommerce, and possess strong technical accounting skills.
  • The ideal applicant will have experience in establishing financial controls, be a confident business partner, and be capable of working autonomously.

Controller | 1 st US hire | eCommerce scaleup | Boston, US

$140,000 - $170,000 + bonus + equity potential

Hybrid working, Boston, US

Talentedge are delighted to be partnering with a UK founded eCommerce scaleup as they expand their operations to the US, having experienced phenomenal scale in the UK and Europe.

In what is a newly created and first US-based finance role for the business, this is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join as one of the US founding team members.

Key responsibilities to include:

  • Build scalable processes and controls
  • Implement an automation-led tech stack
  • Have complete ownership of US financial reporting and month end close
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition treatments
  • Support operations and sales functions where required, including with supplier negotiations and stock control
  • Work in close collaboration with the Group CFO and UK finance team

Profile:

  • CPA qualified with post qualified experience within a high-growth, VC backed tech environment (preferably eCommerce)
  • Strong technical accountant with an automation-led mindset
  • Demonstrable experience of building financial processes and controls from scratch
  • Established business partner who is confident in advising, challenging and influencing
  • Able to work autonomously

Talentedge is a leading UK finance & strategy recruiter for the tech and media startup & scaleup community, actively expanding to the US.

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