Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller (Remote)

COSMO · Raleigh, United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-09

Salary: USD 120,000–140,000

Workplace: remote

Department: Operations

Description

COSMO develops family-focused technology, including kids' smartwatches and connected parent apps that help families stay safely connected. Working at the intersection of connected devices and consumer technology, the team is building products designed to support day-to-day family life with practical, reliable tools.

As Corporate Controller, you will own a broad accounting scope and help build the financial foundation to support the company's continued growth. This role is central to ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, thoughtful planning, and scalable systems across a business that combines subscription revenue with hardware, accessories, and connected services.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll accounting, capital assets, and inventory valuation.
• Lead an accurate, timely month-end close with clear checklists, deadlines, and review controls.
• Deliver monthly financial statements, management reporting, and ad hoc analysis for executives.
• Coordinate with external audit and tax partners and oversee sales and use tax compliance.
• Own GAAP accounting for subscription revenue, hardware, accessories, deferred revenue, promotions, and bundled arrangements under ASC 606.
• Apply relevant guidance to software and development costs, including capitalization, documentation, amortization, impairment reviews, and research expense treatment.
• Build annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow forecasts, variance analyses, growth scenarios, and long-term forecasts.
• Select, implement, and improve accounting systems, ERP and billing platforms, and reporting tools.
• Establish scalable accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation.
• Supervise and develop one direct report, manage third-party accounting resources, and help determine the appropriate mix of internal and outsourced support.
• Potentially partner with the PEO and external HR provider on payroll and HR matters, depending on experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is minimum requirement
• 4-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a product-based company (consumer electronics, hardware, technology, or consumer goods). Experience with inventory costing, COGS, revenue recognition for product and maintenance and/or service contracts is strongly preferred.
• Direct experience accounting for a material amount of subscription revenue
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and software and R&D cost capitalization
• Hands-on experience with P&L forecasting, cash forecasting, and budgeting
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems

Preferred

• CPA license or active progress toward one
• Background in technology, consumer electronics, wearables, or hardware plus software businesses
• Experience with e-commerce channels, including Amazon and Shopify
• Experience in a high-growth or scaling environment, such as a startup or mid-sized company
• Experience managing outsourced accounting providers and building out an in-house finance team
• Experience working with a PEO and managing payroll and HR operations
• Experience with QuickBooks and accounting system or ERP implementations, including platform migrations

Benefits

Why you’ll love working here:

• Progressive benefit offerings including medical, dental and vision benefits with the option of a 100% employer-paid premium plan for employee coverage
• Flexible remote work culture
• Generous time off
• Competitive salary of $120,000-$140,000 annually

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