Controller

 

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Symmetry is the payroll infrastructure for software & payroll platforms powering the paychecks of over 64 million workers each year. Our fully integrated suite of payroll tax APIs and software tools allows companies to solve tax compliance issues and build applications across the entirety of the payroll process. 

AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Symmetry. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, producing GAAP financials and management reports for leadership and Gusto FBOS.
• Prepare monthly flux analyses, including budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance commentary.
• Coordinate with external auditors and Gusto's corporate accounting team for audits and compliance filings.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, controls, and procedures for financial reporting and corporate activities.

• Manage accounting for the Internal Use Software (IUS) and Cloud Computing Arrangement (CCA) under ASC 350-40.
• Partner with Engineering and Product on cost classification and track capitalized assets.
• Coordinate amortization in NetSuite and maintain IUS/CCA policies in alignment with Gusto standards.

• Serve as the primary Finance stakeholder for NetSuite, ensuring the system is optimized for accounting needs.
• Collaborate with the NetSuite Administrator to evaluate and maintain integrations, such as commission tracking and AP scanning.
• Build NetSuite saved searches, reports, and dashboards to support financial analysis.

• Apply expertise in SaaS revenue recognition to ensure treatment of ARR, usage-based revenue, contract renewals, multi-year deals, and deferred revenue
• Partner with Sales and Finance to support complex contract negotiations, multi-year pricing structures, and usage reporting and special arrangements.
• Support ARR reporting, quota tracking, and commissions accounting including the buildout of commissions automation through NetSuite or add-on application.

• Champion the use of AI and automation tools to modernize finance workflows including close processes, reconciliations, reporting, and vendor management.
• Identify and pilot AI tools that reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and increase the pace of financial reporting cycles.

• Own the financial components of annual vendor risk assessments.
• Drive compliance with state and local tax jurisdictions using integrated tax software (Avalara).

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting Specialist, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous growth.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and department leaders, bringing financial clarity to cross-functional business decisions.

• 3+ years as a Controller or Senior Accounting Manager.
• Proficiency in corporate accounting and GAAP.
• Familiarity with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) in finance workflows.
• Experience with parent-company reporting and consolidations.

• Positive attitude and a desire to learn.
• Strong communication skills; ability to present financial data to non-finance audiences.
• Effective organization and prioritization abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to lead or partner as needed.

• NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Experience at a SaaS company, knowledge of SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Experience with IUS and CCA accounting (ASC 350-40) including capitalization policy, lifecycle tracking, and amortization.
• CPA or master’s degree.

• Bachelor's Degree required.

 

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $158,000/yr to $195,000/yr in Scottsdale & most major metro locations. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Symmetry has a physical office space in Scottsdale. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role).

When approved to work from a location other than the office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required.

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Working at Symmetry

Being happy at a job goes beyond just doing the work. Where you choose to spend 40 hours a week should be a place that challenges you professionally and aligns with your personal goals and well-being. We truly love what we do, and our customers love what we produce. Our family-owned and -operated business is collaborative, fun, and friendly. We offer the opportunity to work with all kinds of positions across the company, from the CEO to support to sales and everything in between.

Recently, Symmetry became part of Gusto. More than 400,000 businesses use Gusto’s people platform to hire, pay, insure, and support their team–from modern payroll and benefits to distributed work services and international contractor support to expert HR. Together, Symmetry and Gusto are pushing the entire industry forward by helping growing businesses access tools and services that for so long have only been available to larger corporations.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home with us.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Our company considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our company is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. We want to see our candidates perform to the best of their ability. If you require a medical or religious accommodation at any time throughout your candidate journey, please fill out this form and a member of our team will get in touch with you.

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About our products

Our products make sure millions of paychecks are right, no matter where people live or work in the U.S. We simplify the payroll process with accurate and dependable payroll withholding tax solutions. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, like Walmart and Southwest Airlines, and leading payroll service providers, including ADP and Paychex. With a 95%+ customer retention rate, our products always have to be top-of-the-line, and so do our employees.

Symmetry is also the company behind the popular website PaycheckCity.com, which helps millions of Americans better understand their paychecks every month.