About Envoy

Envoy’s workplace platform has redefined how companies welcome visitors, improve the onsite experience, book desks and meeting rooms, manage deliveries, and access accurate and unified workplace data in 16,000 locations around the globe by designing products that solve common workplace problems.

Envoy provides a simple way to manage your complex safety, security, and compliance needs across all your workplace locations—wherever you need to bring people together.

Rely on smart, automated solutions to common workplace problems, like freeing up unused space and eliminating repetitive tasks. Not only does this allow you to make the most efficient use of your space and resources, it frees up your team’s time to focus on the work that matters.

With Envoy’s intuitive technology that employees actually enjoy using, you can create a great workplace experience that fosters community and togetherness by making it easy for teams to coordinate working onsite.

Unlike companies that offer disconnected workplace solutions and disparate (and often imprecise) data sources, Envoy’s platform provides accurate, comprehensive, and unified workplace data so you can make informed business decisions. Envoy’s integrated solutions pull data from multiple sources to ensure that you always have the most accurate data available.

For more information, visit Envoy.com.

About the Role

Envoy is revolutionizing workplace experience technology, and we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to join our dynamic finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be a key leader responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, and developing a high-performing accounting team.

This hybrid position requires at least four days a week (Monday through Thursday) in our San Francisco HQ

You will

• Lead and develop talent by managing a high-performing accounting team, including one Accounting Manager and four Senior Accountants, while fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive operational excellence by overseeing monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes using Intacct (accounting) and Aleph (FP&A), ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting that exceeds industry standards.
• Champion innovation by implementing AI-driven solutions and positioning Envoy as a leader in financial reporting automation and efficiency.
• Manage global operations including payroll for the US, UK, and Canada (utilizing Rippling for US HRIS), expense reimbursements through Airbase, and accounts payable via Bill.com.
• Ensure compliance by managing sales tax across all 50 states through Avalara and maintaining adherence to all regulatory requirements.
• Lead audit processes by managing the annual financial audit with external auditors (PWC), ensuring seamless engagement and outstanding results.
• Provide technical expertise in complex accounting areas including ASC 606 (revenue recognition), capitalized software, warrants, stock-based compensation, consolidations, leases (ASC 842), and income taxes.
• Optimize treasury functions through strategic cash management, accurate forecasting, and strong banking relationships.
• Build scalable systems by developing robust internal controls and accounting processes that support rapid company growth.
• Drive strategic initiatives by partnering with the CFO and cross-functional leaders on financial analysis and business planning.
• Stay ahead of the curve by maintaining current knowledge of accounting pronouncements and industry best practices.

You have  

• Educational foundation: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated career growth
• Leadership experience: Minimum 5 years leading and managing accounting teams of 5+ individuals with proven success in talent development
• Certification: CPA certification strongly preferred
• Industry expertise: SaaS/technology industry experience highly preferred
• Public company readiness: Experience with public company reporting or preparing for public company readiness
• Technical mastery: Strong US GAAP knowledge with specific expertise in ASC 606, capitalized software, warrants, stock-based compensation, consolidations, leases, and taxes
• Operational excellence: Proven experience managing month-end close processes, payroll, AP, and expense reimbursements in fast-paced environments
• Audit experience: Experience with financial audits and working with external auditors (Big 4 experience preferred)
• Systems proficiency: Advanced skills with accounting software (Intacct preferred) and financial systems, including Rippling, Airbase, Bill.com, and Avalara
• Communication skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities with proven relationship-building capabilities
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to resolve complex issues
• Adaptability: Ability to excel in fast-paced, dynamic environments while managing multiple priorities

You are

• An exceptional writer and spoken communicator
• Highly organized & autonomous
• Comfortable and energized operating in a fast-moving organization
• Passionate about our product and working with enterprise-sized businesses
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated
• Consultative with demonstrable experience
• Enthusiastic about learning and growing at Envoy
• Intellectually curious and ambitious
• AI-forward in leveraging technology to optimize team performance and efficiency

Compensation description 

Envoy's compensation package includes a market-competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles, and excellent benefits. If you are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, our expected cash compensation for this role is $182,500- $215K (Annually). Final offers may vary within the provided range, depending on experience, expertise, and other factors.

If you have any questions related to compensation, please get in touch with Recruiting after you apply.

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