About the job

At BuildOps, we’re building a groundbreaking software solution, purpose-built to support today’s commercial contractors. From helping our customers manage their service department all the way to project management, we’re breaking the mold and building a team that invests in our mission statement. We love driven, self-motivated folks experienced in tech start-ups and thrive in fast-paced environments. Could you be our next hire?

This candidate will join a well-funded, fast-growing technology startup with the unique opportunity to help build out a critical function for the company.

The Controller will be a critical component of our finance team, responsible for managing the entirety of our accounting operations. This includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

What you will do:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and tax compliance. Ensure the accounting department is structured effectively to support the company’s growth and operational needs.
• Spearhead the month-end close process to ensure the timely, accurate, and efficient closing of the company’s books, coordinating with departments to gather data, review entries, and enforce deadlines.
• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements regarding finances and taxation. Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Research and resolve accounting issues including evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements to ensure US GAAP compliance.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new financial technologies and systems to support scaling operations.
• Design, implement, and oversee robust internal controls and financial policies to safeguard assets, improve operations efficiency, and reduce financial risks. Continuously assess and refine financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the company’s financial status.

What we look for:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 7 years of accounting and finance experience, preferably in a fast-growing SaaS or tech environment.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with senior management, external advisors, and audit firms.
• Superior time management skills; ability to influence and lead others, and manage priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.

What we offer:

• Base salary range $150k - $180k + bonus & equity
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible PTO
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules
• Company events like BBQs and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual
• Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another (seriously, everyone is rooting for your success!)
• The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers

About BuildOps

BuildOps is a fast-paced, high-growth startup, committed to transforming a $30-billion industry through our all-in-one platform. Leveraging the latest technology, we’re taking commercial contractors from the world of pen and paper operations to digitized, efficient, data-driven business.

Our co-founders have over a decade of experience in both construction and SaaS technology, as well as a resume that includes Stanford, Harvard, Wharton, Cornell, Microsoft, and multiple successful startup exits, including a $1.2 billion acquisition.

BuildOps has raised multiple rounds of funding from some of the largest and most reputable Venture Capital firms, including Founders Fund, Fika Ventures, and Greenspring Associates.

Forbes Magazine

“BuildOps is unique because it addresses the problem of efficiency in construction for an often-overlooked audience. Rather than focusing on large projects, or catering to owners, they look to the needs of technician-heavy subcontracting firms working in the commercial space.”

TechCrunch

“The new financing will be used to support the company’s continued growth. BuildOps sells software that integrates scheduling, dispatching, inventory management, contracts, workflow and accounting into a single software package for commercial real estate contractors with staff ranging from a few dozen to several hundred employees.”

Crunchbase

In a statement, [former NFL superstar] Joe Montana noted that his firm (Liquid 2 Ventures) has an investment thesis in supporting America’s working class… “I just love the idea of making their lives far easier and better,” he said. With BuildOps, “you have one solution that does it all and talks seamlessly to every single part of their business from parts to ordering to inventory and more.”

Wall Street Journal [Paywall]

BuildOps, the Santa Monica, California, startup that provides software for real estate subcontractors was seeded with $5.8 million in funding from investors including Fika Ventures, MetaProp VC, Global Founders Capital, CrossCut Ventures, TenOneTen, IGSB, 1984 Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures and Ground Up Ventures.