Controller (Pacific or Mountain Time Zone)
*CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES**
About SafelyYou
SafelyYou’s passionate mission is to empower safer, more person-centered care across senior living through world-leading AI, industry-changing hardware, and remote expert clinicians, significantly improving outcomes for residents while increasing peace of mind for families and reducing costs for communities.
Originating in 2015 as the doctoral research of CEO George Netscher—and inspired by his own family's experience with Alzheimer's disease—SafelyYou was spun out of UC Berkeley’s Artificial Intelligence Research Lab, one of the top five AI research groups in the world. And today, our company is solving critical challenges in senior living, from resident falls and ER visits to staffing concerns, length of stay, and NOI. All helping ensure that communities can focus on improved care for residents while still reaching their financial goals.
SafelyYou is one of five most innovative fall technologies referenced in the Senate Falls Report (2019), a winner of the McKnight’s Tech Partner of the Year, and has been named to Fortune’s Impact 20 list, which recognizes companies making people’s lives better through innovation.
Your Role at SafelyYou
We're seeking a proactive, hands-on Financial Controller to lead all aspects of the accounting function and help build a scalable team and financial infrastructure to support SafelyYou’s next stage of growth. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you’ll manage a small, high-performing team and be responsible for streamlining accounting processes, systems, and internal controls, while improving financial accuracy, transparency, and efficiency. This role will work closely with senior management to shape and execute strategic financial plans, support due diligence processes, and partner with business leaders on all things accounting as we scale. The ideal candidate brings a background in Cost and SAAS accounting, strong communication skills, a growth mindset, and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. If you're excited to help lead a high-performing finance team for a high-growth, mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform lives, we’d love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting Operations & Reporting
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations: general ledger, cash flow, A/P, A/R, revenue recognition, inventory, and intercompany/multi-currency consolidations
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, including financial statements and internal reporting
Manage all accounting policies, controls, and documentation to ensure U.S. GAAP compliance and audit readiness
Lead accounting operations for our Canadian subsidiary and ensure consolidated financial reporting integrity.
Own the full-cycle audit process, including overall coordination, technical accounting memos, and external auditor and advisor relationships.
Ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements, including federal, state, local, and sales tax filings.
Process, Systems & Internal Controls
Drive process improvements and implement scalable, automated workflows across accounting and related operations
Own the accuracy of financial data across systems and champion best practices for consistency and data integrity
Support the implementation of ERP, billing, and other financial systems as needed to improve visibility and automation
Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting, including compliance with ASC 606, ASC 842, and other relevant standards
Cross-functional & Strategic Support
Collaborate with People, Legal, Sales, and Operations to ensure accurate payroll, benefits, headcount tracking, and contract accounting
Support the VP of Finance in budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and investor reporting
Partner with business teams to drive working capital discipline and cost efficiency across the organization
Act as a business partner across the company, bringing financial rigor and operational insight to key decision-making
Team Leadership
Hire, manage, and mentor the accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement
The Ideal Candidate:
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
Deep understanding of SaaS and cost accounting, including ASC 606 revenue recognition and related SaaS metrics.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices
Experience with equity accounting, debt compliance, software capitalization, and audit readiness
Familiarity with financial systems such as QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Ramp, Carta, Maxio (or similar billing platform)
Experience implementing or upgrading ERP and finance systems (e.g., NetSuite, Intacct, Ramp)
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
Why Join Us? You Can Make a Difference!
SafelyYou offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to:
A mission-driven company culture
Fully remote
Competitive salary & benefits, including fully paid employee premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Program
Monthly Education, Well-being & WFH stipends
Non-accrual PTO
Growth Potential
Company Retreats
Medical & Family/Parental Leave
At SafelyYou, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, competitive, and resilient company. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We value all the perspectives our team members bring to the table, and that is why we don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We want to hear from YOU! We encourage you to apply even if you do not fit 100% of the technical requirements.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- United States (Remote)
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
About SafelyYou
SafelyYou is working to ensure the highest-quality care for seniors in any care setting, anywhere in the world, driven by proven AI, unmatched clinical expertise, and an immeasurable passion for caregiving.
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