Director, Corporate Controller

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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 . #LI-Hybrid