Controller

Who are we? Sealed is a climate tech company on a mission to stop home energy waste and electrify all homes. Sealed designs, manages, and finances home weatherization and electrification projects, making it easy and affordable for people to be more comfortable while using less energy. Our proven holistic approach can reduce energy use by 50% and takes a home completely off of fossil fuels with upgrades like high-performance insulation, air sealing, and heat pump HVAC. Our expert team designs the right solution, matches top-rated local contractors, and manages the project start to finish. Sealed covers the upfront costs, and we’re accountable to impact: if we don’t cut energy waste, we don’t get paid. Sealed is venture backed, with investments from Cyrus Capital, Fifth Wall, and Footprint Coalition (Robert Downey Jr.). Sealed is one of Fast Company’s top ten most innovative energy companies of 2021. Based in New York City with a remote-first work environment, Sealed was also featured as one of Inc. Magazine's 'Ventures that Embody the U.N.‘s Sustainability Goals'. Learn more at sealed.com . What will you do?  The Controller will partner directly with the CFO to create best-in-class practices as Sealed scales. With the support of the leadership team, you will be the driving force behind Sealed’s accounting operation. You will build and lead the accounting organization and serve as an instrumental business partner in the continued growth of Sealed through the creation and execution of thoughtful and agile financial strategies to fuel the company’s expansion.  We will look to you to manage technical accounting research and the documentation of new policies and procedures. It is essential that you proactively seek out opportunities to improve processes, systems, and workflows to allow the Sealed accounting infrastructure to scale and automate. The Controller will report directly to the CFO.  What success looks like:  Grow:  Level up our accounting function to support continued market and product expansion.  Build a strong foundation for the accounting function, including a system of internal controls of accounting and financial transactions. Develop, supervise, and organize a team of excellence by providing accounting staff with guidance, mentoring, and regular performance evaluations Measure:   Manage a documented system of internal controls of accounting and financial transactions  Ensure the accounting function is providing continuous cost control support to internal teams across the company  Recommend changes to process and procedures in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting function Execute:  Oversee the month-end close and reporting processes to ensure they are well-ordered, allowing for accurate, timely, repeatable closing  Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies to ensure complete, timely, and accurate financial statements are produced in accordance with GAAP. Compliance:   Maintain required schedules and documentation for tax filings and audits, support annual external audit Oversee all software & manual processes required to run the finance and accounting operations Requirements:  10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years of public accounting experience & building teams CPA certification Advanced skills in Excel; working knowledge of NetSuite (or similar ERP) Strong business acumen with the ability to identify problems, propose solutions, and independently partner with key stakeholders to implement solutions; process improvement is especially important External audit experience Effective communicator with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and present to senior management Self-starter and team player who can work independently, stepping into the details as needed, and collaboratively with others cross-functionally A curious and innovative individual with a positive attitude and hands-on mentality Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment; ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities Salary:  The expected salary range for this role is $150,000-$192,500. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Benefits & Perks: Flexible PTO Stock options Health benefits, including some focused on mental health and fertility treatments 401(k) plan Paid family leave  Paid medical leave Home office set-up stipend  Learning & development stipend Flexible work environment: work remotely from anywhere within the US or from our headquarters in NYC If you need a nudge, this is it. We recognize that some people are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet all of the requirements. But here’s the reality: Rarely do candidates fulfill 100% of the requirements. You have value to offer yet maybe not the confidence to recognize it. Take a chance and apply!