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Propeller Industries

Propeller Industries is a strategic finance and accounting partner for venture-stage and high-growth companies.

Growth Controller

ControllerControllerOtherRemoteLeadTeam 201-500Since 2008H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

91 days ago

Salary

$140K - $160K / year

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Growth Controller

Propeller Industries

• Oversee engagement teams across U.S. and international personnel, delegating work to maximize efficiency • Mentor and develop team members, actively supporting professional growth • Manage utilization and client load to ensure team members are challenged, supported, and operating at optimal capacity • Codify and share best practices, contributing to Propeller's institutional knowledge and platform intelligence • Optimize margins and business unit efficiency, recognizing that Propeller's economics shift from hours billed to value delivered • Proactively engage in Early Warning processes to surface issues before they escalate • Support client pipeline development in collaboration with Business Development, CFO team, and Customer Experience • Identify upsell and lifecycle extension opportunities by understanding client needs and demonstrating incremental value • Partner with Customer Success to ensure deliverables meet Propeller's standards and drive client satisfaction • Conduct periodic client file reviews to identify learning opportunities, develop best practices, and feed insights back into the platform • Document workflows and surface repeatable intelligence that can be systematized through PropellerOS • Drive high client satisfaction by delivering not just accurate financials, but timely, actionable insights • Transform the monthly close call from backward-looking reporting into strategic financial review powered by analytics and CFO perspective • Develop scope and service offerings for potential Growth Stage clients • Participate in all phases of the client conversion cycle: scoping, pitch, and SOW development • Act as a strategic partner to executive teams, helping them navigate financial and operational complexity

Job Requirements

  • Master's Degree or CPA required
  • 7+ years in accounting/finance with at least 3 years at companies or serving clients in the $10M-$100M revenue range
  • Multi-client or consulting background strongly preferred (Big 4, boutique accounting firm, fractional CFO services, or similar)
  • Demonstrated ability to build processes from scratch—not just follow them
  • Cross-functional experience developing processes around financial reporting and operational workflows
  • Previous experience with Series B and Series C companies
  • Strong understanding of how operational and business changes impact financial reporting
  • Experience with investor diligence and audit preparedness
  • Quickbooks

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday pay
  • Comprehensive health benefits plus dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
  • HSA contribution
  • Paid Family Leave
  • 401k match
  • Remote Work
  • Professional development opportunities

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