Balor Games is a "Triple I" independent game publisher dedicated to long-term stewardship of high-quality creative works. Formed by former leaders of Humble Games, Balor Games oversees an expansive catalog of acclaimed indie games, following the acquisition of the Humble Games and Firestoke catalogs. Balor Games aims to serve as a cultural curator for independent games, while providing expertise, resources, and belief-driven support to visionary developers.
Controller
Location
United States
Posted
63 days ago
Salary
$130K - $180K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Controller
Balor Games
Role Description The Controller will be the senior accounting leader, responsible for the integrity of our financial records, the rhythm of our close, and the financial controls that allow us to operate with confidence. You will work directly with the CEO and our outside fractional CFO to give the leadership team and our investors clean, accurate, decision-ready financials. This is a hands-on role. You will roll up your sleeves in QuickBooks, own the month-end close, and partner closely with FP&A. Within 6-12 months, you will hire a direct report (Senior Accountant or Staff Accountant), and as the company grows, you will continue to build the accounting team underneath you. Reporting Line & Location - Reports to: CEO / Founder, with a dotted line to the fractional CFO - Location: Fully remote. Candidates must reside in Colorado, North Carolina, or Texas. - Travel: Light. Occasional travel for team off-sites and events. What You'll Do - Accounting Operations & Close - Own the full general ledger and the month-end and year-end close in QuickBooks Online, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferrals, and intercompany activity. - Deliver an accurate, timely close (target 7–10 business days) with a clean reporting package for the CEO and investors. - Own AP, AR, payroll accounting, expense management, corporate card programs, and bank reconciliations. - Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure GAAP-compliant policies for revenue recognition (ASC 606), royalties and rev-share with studios, capitalized software/game development costs, and stock-based compensation. - Track recoupment across a large catalog of products, deliver accurate royalty statements to development partners, and ensure timely, transparent reporting on advances, rev-share, and deal-level P&L. - Controls, Audit & Compliance - Design and maintain internal controls appropriate for our stage of growth, with an eye toward audit-readiness and future scale. - Manage the annual audit or review process and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors. - Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance in partnership with outside tax advisors, including sales/use tax, multi-state nexus, and 1099 reporting. - Manage entity setup and compliance, including state registrations as the team and operations expand. - Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders. - Strategic Finance, Fundraising & M&A Support - Partner with the fractional CFO and CEO on investor updates, cap table support, and the next round of fundraising. - Support M&A activity, including financial due diligence on potential studio acquisitions or publishing deals, quality-of-earnings preparation, and post-close integration of acquired entities. - Help model and review key publishing deal structures (advances, recoupment, rev-share, minimum guarantees) from an accounting and reporting standpoint. - Team Building - Within the first 6-12 months, define, recruit, and hire your first direct report. - Build the accounting org over time as the business grows, including evaluating systems beyond QuickBooks when scale demands it (e.g., NetSuite or similar). Qualifications - CPA required. - Active license in good standing. - 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time in public accounting and in-house at a high-growth company. - Series A/B experience. - QuickBooks Online expertise. - M&A expertise. - Strong technical accounting, including US GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, capitalized software costs, and stock-based compensation. - Builder mindset. - Excellent communication. - Location: You currently reside in Colorado, North Carolina, or Texas, and are authorized to work in the United States. Bonus Points - Prior experience in gaming, interactive entertainment, or digital media (publisher, studio, or platform). - Familiarity with revenue models common in gaming: in-app purchases, subscriptions, premium/paid downloads, store rev-share (Apple, Google, Steam, console platforms), and royalty/rev-share with development studios. - Experience implementing or migrating to a mid-market ERP (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, etc.). - Multi-entity or international accounting experience. Compensation & Benefits - Base salary: $130,000 - $180,000, depending on experience and location. - Equity: Meaningful equity stake commensurate with the seniority of the role. - Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision; generous PTO; remote-first culture. - Growth: A clear path to lead a growing accounting and finance team as the company scales. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.
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