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About the Role
Canopy is seeking a Controller to manage all accounting functions and assist the CFO with operational aspects of revenue contracting, recognition, and collection. This role involves architecting, implementing, and managing systems, automation, and AI workflows to support efficient scaling and excellent customer service. It's a high-impact, cross-functional position for an accounting leader focused on collaboration, service orientation, transparency, and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Define the roadmap and deliver services for Canopy’s accounting team.
- Implement a new, AI-native ERP and upgrade the finance tech stack.
- Own revenue recognition, including ASC 606, hardware, implementation services, contract modifications, deferred revenue, commissions, and reporting.
- Partner with Sales, Legal, CX, and Finance to address accounting implications in the order-to-cash process.
- Utilize AI tools and systems to automate reconciliations, flux analysis, and accounting workflows.
- Partner with operations on inventory tracking, recording, reserve analysis, and reporting.
- Re-engineer monthly close processes and data integrations to achieve a 7-business-day close, with a goal of 5 business days or better.
- Own technical accounting policies and GAAP compliance.
- Lead the annual audit, including the inaugural audit, manage tax compliance, administer the corporate insurance program, and support investor reporting.
- Hire, mentor, and grow the accounting team.
- Operate visibly and in real-time, demonstrating executive presence, strong communication, and commercial curiosity.
- Develop relationships across the leadership team, participate in discussions on major contracts and operational changes, and surface risks and opportunities.
- Hold other functions accountable for inputs and processes affecting financial integrity.
Requirements
- 10+ years of accounting experience.
- At least 4 years owning the close at a high-growth, venture-backed startup.
- Active CPA license.
- Big 4 experience.
- Possess "Builder" DNA with a genuine appetite for hands-on work.
- Collaborative mindset to partner with other functions and deliver on joint deliverables.
- Inquisitive approach to ensure numbers make sense and operations are compliant.
- Demonstrable experience in hiring, mentoring, and growing staff.
- Experience and comfort with AI tools and native systems.
- Experience owning a well-run annual audit process.
- Excellent technical accounting skills.
- Experience with SaaS is a must.
- Experience in healthcare is a plus.
- A genuine connection to Canopy’s mission of keeping healthcare workers safe.
Skills
- AI Integration
- Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
- Technical Accounting
- GAAP Compliance
- SaaS
- Healthcare (plus)
- ERP Implementation
- Financial Reporting
- Auditing
- Tax Compliance
- Inventory Accounting
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years of accounting experience
- 4+ years owning the close at a high-growth, venture-backed startup
Education Level
- Active CPA license
Salary/Compensations
- $200k – $235k per year
About the Company
- Canopy is a fast-growing company focused on workforce safety in healthcare, using a location intelligence platform that combines wearable safety technology, real-time location, intelligent alerting, managed services, and enterprise integrations.
- The company operates in high-trust, high-reliability environments and serves over 70 leading health systems and 1,000 healthcare facilities.
- Canopy is scaling rapidly, expanding its product portfolio, and partnering with recognized health systems.
- This is an opportunity to join a high-growth, venture-backed company at a pivotal stage.
Equal Opportunity
- Canopy is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.