Controller

<div class="content-intro"><p>InterPayments is a San Francisco, CA-based, FinTech SaaS company sitting at the exciting intersection of payments and data intelligence. Our Mission is to empower merchants and the software vendors they use to lower payment processing costs. We create innovative data services that Fortune 1000 companies rely upon to lower fees by putting payments in competition on every swipe.  </p>
<p>We empower dedicated team-first individuals who are driven to solve problems to foster innovation, perform at their highest potential, and make a meaningful impact - while creating meaningful relationships along the way.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none">About the Role</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":80,"335572079":6,"335572080":1,"335572081":9026819,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The Controller is a key member of the management team and owns InterPayments' accounting and financial operations end to end: the books, the close, audit, and the controls behind them. This role also leads our use of AI in finance, so that a high volume of recurring-revenue, partner, and commission transactions is processed accurately, on time, and with less manual effort every quarter.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Key Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":80,"335572079":6,"335572080":1,"335572081":9026819,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Accounting and reporting. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Oversee all operational and reporting accounting. Maintain the general ledger and the Company’s books and records.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Close. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Own the monthly close and consolidation, including account reconciliations. Deliver against a defined close calendar and keep it moving earlier over time.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Invoicing, AR, and AP. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Oversee invoicing, AR, and AP. Keep invoices out on schedule and aged payables under control.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Partner rev share and commissions. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Own partner revenue share calculations and payouts, and the review and audit of sales commissions and MBO payouts. Work with HR on variable and year-end compensation.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Controls and compliance. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Design, implement, and monitor financial processes, policies, and controls that keep the Company audit-ready and compliant.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Audit. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Serve as the primary contact for the external audit firm and complete the annual audit on time.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Planning. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Partner with management on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Cross-functional workflow. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Work with Sales, Professional Services, and Legal to keep order-to-cash handoffs clean, including contract terms, subscription start dates, and invoice timing.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Systems. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Lead systems implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement across accounting (QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Ramp, Gusto, and related tools).</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">AI in Finance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":80,"335572079":6,"335572080":1,"335572081":9026819,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We expect the Controller to use AI as a standard part of how the finance function works, not as a side project. Within the first year you will:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Automate the routine. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Identify and automate repetitive workflows such as reconciliations, journal entry preparation, accrual support, invoice and bill coding, and rev share and commission workpapers.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Add a control layer. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Use AI to review transactions and payout data, flag anomalies and mismatches before close, and reduce rework and audit findings.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Speed up reporting. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Use AI to draft variance commentary, flux analyses, board and investor finance summaries, and audit support schedules, with human review before anything is issued.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Govern it. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Set clear guardrails for AI use in finance: data privacy and confidentiality, review and sign-off requirements, documentation for auditors, and approved tools.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Build capability. </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Train the finance team and partner teams to use AI well, and track the hours saved and accuracy gained.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Experience and Education</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":80,"335572079":6,"335572080":1,"335572081":9026819,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">10+ years of relevant accounting experience.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">3+ years as Controller, or equivalent experience as an Assistant Controller at a medium to large enterprise.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Significant experience managing accounting for high-transaction-volume, recurring-revenue businesses, ideally SaaS or fintech.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Proven track record running an efficient close and using systems to automate and remove manual processes.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Hands-on experience applying AI tools to accounting or finance work, or a demonstrated ability to learn and adopt them quickly.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Strong QuickBooks and Excel skills. Experience with Salesforce, Ramp, or similar tools is a plus.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Excellent written and verbal communication, and comfort working across teams.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="22" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">CPA, public accounting, and FP&A experience preferred but not required.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">How We Work</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":80,"335572079":6,"335572080":1,"335572081":9026819,"469789806":"single"}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">InterPayments values putting customers first, building trust, and doing the harder thing. We are team oriented, impact driven, and structured in how we make decisions. More information about the company will be shared with interested candidates.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Remote pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$145,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$165,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>InterPayments’ core values are the building blocks of how we achieve our mission: Obsess about our Customers’ and Partners’ Needs; Be Relentless, Resilient, and Responsive; Collaborate with Teammates, Customers, and Partners; Act with Integrity and Empathy; Outperform your Potential; and Communicate Honestly and Respectfully. </p>
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<div><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Remote Work Eligibility:</strong></div>
<div>This position is open to candidates who are located in the United States. All remote roles are limited to U.S.- based residents, and the company does not sponsor visas or employ individuals who require work authorization outside of the United States. Only applicants who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.</div>
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<p><em>InterPayments is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.</em></p></div>