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About the Role

Alt is hiring a Controller to build and own the company's accounting function. This role involves bringing accounting in-house, managing external audits, leading the conversion to US GAAP accrual accounting, and overseeing tax and systems. The position reports directly to the Head of Finance and offers the opportunity to establish policies and controls from scratch, with potential for team growth.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close end-to-end, driving toward a 5-day, fully reconciled, audit-ready close.
• Lead the conversion from mixed cash/accrual to full US GAAP accrual across all revenue streams.
• Own the chart of accounts and revenue recognition policy, and ensure GL entries tie back to the data warehouse.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the PBC list and walkthroughs.
• Own the tax compliance calendar, working with outside tax advisors.
• Own covenant and borrowing-base reporting for the asset-backed credit facility.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including AP/AR, reconciliations, and spend controls.
• Manage the outsourced accounting provider with a goal to bring work in-house.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on controllership in industry.
• Deep US GAAP knowledge, with direct experience converting a company to full accrual accounting.
• Proven ownership of an external audit relationship.
• Experience in a marketplace, fintech, or lending environment.
• Fluency with QuickBooks, a modern spend platform, and an HRIS.
• Sufficient SQL/BI comfort to tie GL entries back to source data.
• Experience managing an outsourced, fractional, or offshore accounting team.
• Experience with asset-backed lending or covenant/borrowing-base reporting is a plus.
• Experience preparing a company for institutional fundraising or M&A diligence is a plus.

Skills

• US GAAP
• Accrual Accounting
• QuickBooks
• SQL
• BI Tools
• Spend Platforms
• HRIS
• Revenue Recognition
• Tax Compliance
• Auditor Communication
• Data Warehousing Integration

Location

• US Remote

Work Type

• Remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 8+ years

Salary/Compensations

• $165,000 to $190,000

Benefits

• Meaningful early-stage equity
• $100/month work-from-home stipend
• $200/month wellness stipend
• WeWork office stipend
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Generous paid parental leave
• Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA

About the Company

• Alt is transforming the investing landscape by creating liquid markets for alternative assets, starting with trading cards.
• The company aims to be the modern stock market for culture-backed assets.
• Alt has raised over $100M from notable investors and athletes.
• The platform serves collectors, investors, and sellers.