Job Description
Job Description
About OptiSigns
- Houston-based B2B SaaS powering digital screens for 30,500+ businesses
- Profitable, high-growth, product-led culture—design and engineering are core values
Why this role exists
Rapid ARR growth, multi-currency revenue, and a German subsidiary add complexityNeed our first in-house Controller to replace “good-enough” bookkeeping with a scalable finance engineRole is 5 days a week in our Houston office —you’ll be the heartbeat of finance on-siteWhat you’ll do
Own full U.S. and DE month-, quarter-, and year-end close; deliver GAAP financials, flux analyses, and board decksImplement and optimize our finance stack ( Xero, Stripe, Ramp, TaxJar , plus any add-ons you recommend)Design SOPs, approval workflows, internal controls, and a clean chart of accounts that withstand auditBuild 13-week cash forecasts, annual budgets, and scenario models (ARR, churn, CAC, headcount)Manage U.S. federal / state income tax, franchise tax, sales-tax filings, R&D tax credit studies and filings , 1099s / W-8s, and German VAT; coordinate with external CPAsReview and approve vendor payments, payroll, and employee expenses; optimize cash management and yieldsTranslate numbers into insights for leadership; partner with teams to hit growth and margin targetsRequirements
What you bring
6–10 years progressive accounting experience, including 2+ as Controller or Assistant Controller at a VC-backed tech / SaaS company (30–200 employees)CPA required; deep U.S. GAAP knowledge and solid understanding of ASC 606 subscription revenueHands-on expertise with Xero or similar ERP and integrations (Stripe, Ramp, TaxJar, Expensify / Bill Pay, etc.)Proven track record building finance processes from scratch and automating routine tasksExperience coordinating R&D tax credit studies or working with specialty firms a strong plusAdvanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (arrays, Power Query, scenario modeling)Clear communicator who can explain finance to non-finance teammatesAuthorized to work in the U.S. and able to commute to our Houston HQ dailyBonus points
Experience with German accounting (DATEV) and EU complianceManaged sales-tax nexus across 10+ statesFamiliarity with SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, LTV / CAC) and board-level reportingBig 4 audit background or IPO readiness workBenefits
Benefits & perks
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceGenerous PTO & paid holidays401(k) with match (starting 2025)Monthly learning stipend (courses, conferences, books)Latest MacBook Pro / preferred dev setupCollaborative, product-obsessed culture with direct access to leadershipWe review every application personally and respond within a week.
Ready to build the finance backbone of a fast-scaling SaaS company? Apply now and let’s keep our numbers as flawless as our screens.