Interested in defining how AI shapes the future of work? Cresta is on a mission to make every knowledge worker 100x as effective, 10x faster and 10x better. Cresta is focused on using AI to help the workforce, not replace them. Cresta uses our patented Expertise AI to uncover expert insights from every conversation and put those insights into action with real-time coaching during customer conversations.

We're growing fast! Spun out of the Stanford AI lab and chaired by Google-X founder Sebastian Thrun, Cresta launched in 2020. Since then, we've grown revenue and our team by 300%! We've assembled a world-class team of AI and ML experts, go-to-market leaders, and top-tier investors and advisors including Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global, and former AT&T CEO John Donovan. Our valued customers include brands like Intuit, Porsche, Adobe, and Dropbox and we have been recognized as a startup to watch by Business Insider, Forbes, and Gartner to name a few. We have huge ambitions and are looking for stellar candidates who have an entrepreneurial mindset and are excited to use cutting-edge AI to solve real-world business problems.

Cresta is looking for a Corporate Controller to join our team. This is a highly visible role that will be responsible for overseeing the controllership organization, including accounting, operations, tax, treasury, compliance, and maintaining fiscal records, internal controls and procedures in compliance with Cresta's reporting requirements and operating procedures. This role will report to the VP of finance and be a strategic business partner who advises on the direction of the business, revenue models, operational improvements, and executes operational excellence.

What you'll do:

Own the accounting function, including accounting, operations, tax, treasury, and compliance
Control all company books and keep accurate record of financials of the business
Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contracts
Work with Senior Leadership to implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation
Review accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
Develop and direct a highly effective accounting organization
Establish clear objectives consistent with the company goals
Partner with, and guide the business on accounting practices to structure Cresta for success

Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA license (active status) preferred
12-15 years of experience in Accounting
5+ years of people management experience preferred
Big 4 Public Accounting or public company experience is a plus
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Experience with ASC606 evaluation and adoption a plus
Ability to partner and drive process improvements across all functions
Hands-on and comfort with rolling up the sleeves
Deep knowledge of revenue and equity standards and their application
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Proven ability to build and lead accounting organization at scale
Experience in fast-paced, rapidly growing environment preferred
Prefer the role in San Francisco Bay Area, but can be remote

Summary
Company name: Cresta
Remote job title: Controller
Job tags: Big 4, CPA, Equity