Director, Corporate Controller

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of Rev.

Every role here plays a critical part in shaping the future of speech technology and empowering our customers to do more, faster. We didn’t disrupt the industry by playing it safe. We did it by embracing bold thinking, welcoming diverse perspectives, and giving our team the freedom and responsibility to innovate. At Rev, you won’t just have a seat at the table - you’ll help redesign it.

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Director, Corporate Controller

How this role will Serve, Own and Grow at Rev:

We're looking for a hands-on, strategic Director, Corporate Controller to lead Rev's accounting organization as we continue to scale. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you'll own the integrity of our financial reporting, accounting operations, payroll, and month-end close while building the processes, controls, and systems that support a fast-moving AI-native business.

This is an opportunity for a leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while also developing people and improving how finance operates. You'll partner closely with leaders across Finance, People, Legal, Revenue Operations, and Engineering to ensure accurate financial reporting, operational excellence, and scalable internal controls.

🔍 Responsibilities:

Accounting Leadership

• Lead the company's accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, continuously improving speed, accuracy, and automation

• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules

• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls

• Support external audits, tax compliance, and statutory reporting

Financial Operations

• Ensure operational processes scale efficiently while maintaining strong financial controls

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial workflows and system integrations

• Oversee:

• Payroll operations

• Accounts Payable

• Revenue accounting

• Fixed assets

• Cash accounting

• General ledger

• Expense accounting

• Implement systems where appropriate

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the Accounting Manager and additional members of the Finance organization

• Establish goals, coaching, and career development plans for the team

• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and financial operational excellence

Business Partnership

• Partner closely with the CFO on accounting strategy, financial planning support, cash management, and special projects

• Work alongside the Director of Order-to-Cash to ensure seamless coordination between billing, collections, revenue recognition, and accounting. (The Director of Order-to-Cash owns Billing, Collections, and Deal Desk while this role owns Revenue Accounting.)

• Collaborate with People & Talent on payroll, benefits accounting, equity compensation, and employee-related financial processes

• Support board reporting, investor diligence, and strategic initiatives as needed

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive automation and AI-enabled improvements across accounting operations

• Evaluate and implement best practices that improve efficiency and reduce manual work

• Partner on ERP, payroll, and financial systems enhancements
  

✅ Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience

• Experience serving as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leader in a high-growth technology or SaaS company

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition (ASC 606)

• Experience managing month-end close and external audits

• Experience overseeing payroll, AP, and general accounting operations

• Strong systems mindset with experience improving financial processes through automation

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively across the business

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities shift quickly

Nice to Have:

• CPA required or strongly preferred

• Public accounting background (Big Four or national firm) preferred

• Experience with SaaS subscription revenue and usage-based billing

• Experience with equity accounting and stock compensation

• Experience with modern ERP and financial systems

• Passion for leveraging AI and automation to improve finance operations

⚖️ Why it matters:

The Director, Corporate Controller will help Rev Serve by ensuring our financial data is accurate and trustworthy, Own by building scalable processes and strong financial controls, and Grow by driving automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the accounting function. This role is instrumental in providing the financial integrity and operational discipline that enable the business to scale confidently.

Location Requirement:

• If you're based in Austin, TX, this is a hybrid role with an expectation of being onsite 3 days per week at our office located at: 1717 W 6th St, Suite 310, Austin, TX 78703.
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