Controller

About Mezmo:

Mezmo is a comprehensive, cloud services-based platform that makes observability data consumable and actionable. It fuels massive productivity gains for modern engineering teams at hyper-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies. With a user base of thousands of developers, SREs, and customer support engineers, we currently support petabytes of monthly log volume across our cloud-native environments, ultimately giving our customers the insights they need to take action.

The Role:

Mezmo is hiring a Controller to own day-to-day accounting and bring structure, clarity, and consistency to the finance function during a critical growth phase. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role oversees the close, manages vendors, consultants, and external partners, and keeps core accounting operations running smoothly.

This is a hands-on role for someone who likes to simplify, make decisions, and improve processes without over-engineering. You’ll partner closely with the Head of Finance, who owns FP&A, Accounting, People and Business Operations, serving as a steady, practical voice as Mezmo continues to scale efficiently as a fast-growing, VC-backed SaaS company.

What You’ll Do:

• Own the monthly close and general ledger, ensuring accurate, timely financials
• Oversee billing, revenue, AR, AP, and cash management, with support from contractors and external partners
• Manage the outsourced accounting firm and hold vendors accountable to clear timelines and quality standards
• Own banking relationships and cash controls, including monthly compliance and certifications
• Coordinate payroll through an external vendor, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Own commission calculations and entries for Sales and Customer Success
• Maintain and own the cap table in Carta, including option grants, exercises, cancellations, and 409A coordination
• Manage corporate insurance programs and key compliance items
• Support state and federal tax filings in partnership with external advisors
• Lead and manage third-party consultants, providing direction, prioritization, and quality control
• Improve accounting processes and reduce complexity over time—bringing order and stability first, then efficiency
• Partner closely with the VP of Finance to support a lean, technology-forward finance function as the business scales

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including time as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Accounting Manager, or similar.
• Experience working in a high-growth SaaS, tech, or VC-backed company, ideally on a lean finance team.
• Hands-on ownership of day-to-day accounting, including AP, payroll oversight, revenue support, commissions, and general ledger work.
• Experience managing cap tables and equity administration (Carta experience preferred).
• Comfortable using systems such as Bill.com, Ramp, Zip, or other cloud-based accounting systems.
• Experience owning banking relationships, credit facilities, and compliance or audit-related requirements.
• Working knowledge of state and local tax compliance, with experience partnering with external tax providers.
• A track record of simplifying processes, improving accuracy, and keeping things moving in fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing or coordinating consultants, contractors, or outsourced partners.
• Clear, practical communicator who partners well with finance leadership, cross-functional teams, and outside advisors.
• Comfortable stepping into an execution-focused role that blends hands-on work with light team leadership.
• Interest in broader business partnership or FP&A exposure is a plus.

Compensation:

• $175,000–$200,000/yr
• Equity participation
• Competitive benefits
• Full-time, exempt

Location: Remote (U.S.)
Reports to: VP of Finance

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color,