Controller
Meow · New York City · $180,000–$220,000 (stated in the posting)
About Meow
Meow is a business banking platform that brings checking, corporate cards, global payments, treasury, invoicing, and accounting integrations into a single dashboard. Startups, small and mid-sized businesses, investment funds, and international companies use Meow to run their finances in one place. Banking services are provided by FDIC-insured partner banks; Meow Technologies is a financial technology company, not a bank.
About the role
Meow is hiring a Controller to own finance and financial operations across the company. You'll be accountable for the accuracy of our books, our control environment, our financial audit and SOC 1, payroll and benefits, tax, and the reporting our board and leadership use to run the business.
Today we run lean: outsourced bookkeepers handle day-to-day accounting and the monthly close, and outside CPAs handle tax. You'll direct these partners, decide what to bring in-house, and build the processes, policies, and systems our finance function needs as we grow. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants full ownership of finance at a fast-moving fintech.
What you'll do
Accounting and close
Manage our outsourced bookkeepers: set the close calendar, review each monthly close, and sign off on the financial statements
Review revenue recognition and other key accounting judgments for accuracy and GAAP compliance
Make sure every balance sheet account is reconciled and supported each month
Evaluate over time which accounting work should move in-house
Audit and SOC 1
Serve as the primary contact for our external financial auditors, preparing PBC lists and schedules and supporting fieldwork
Own SOC 1 readiness and the annual examination: document controls, coordinate testing, and remediate findings
Design and maintain internal controls, including approval limits, segregation of duties, and finance policies
Payroll and benefits
Administer payroll, including approvals, employee records, and accurate tax withholdings and filings
Administer health insurance and benefits, including open enrollment, broker and carrier relationships, and employee questions
Ensure payroll and benefits are recorded correctly in the books
Tax and corporate compliance
Manage outside CPAs on federal and state income tax, R&D credits, Delaware franchise tax, and state registrations
Own 1099 filings and keep entities in good standing, including annual reports and registered agents
Reporting and planning
Produce monthly management reports and the financials for board meetings and investor updates
Own budgeting and forecasting, and track profitability, margins, and cash flow
Lead finance diligence for fundraising and strategic partnerships
Finance operations
Oversee accounts payable, vendor payments, corporate cards, and expense management
Maintain stock compensation accounting, coordinate 409A valuations, and keep the cap table tied to the books
Manage corporate insurance renewals, including D&O, E&O, and cyber
Own the finance tool stack and automate manual processes
What you'll bring
6+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting and time as a controller or assistant controller at a startup or growth-stage company
Strong command of US GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) and stock compensation (ASC 718)
Experience leading a financial statement audit and SOC 1 or SOX controls work
Hands-on experience administering payroll and benefits platforms such as Gusto, Rippling, or Justworks
Experience managing outsourced bookkeepers or accounting firms
Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online
Comfort working autonomously on a fast-moving team
Nice to have
CPA license
Experience in fintech, banking, or payments
Experience with treasury or cash management
A track record of building finance processes from scratch
Curiosity about AI systems and hands-on interest in using them to automate and improve Meow's financial processes
Compensation
$180K to $220K base depending on experience plus equity and benefits.