Global Financial Controller

At Connectly we are building revolutionary conversational commerce experiences. Unlike traditional shopping where you have to download an app, or sign up on a website, we allow customers to engage and transact directly within the thread. By choosing Connectly you will join a VC-backed series A startup on a growth trajectory, work with our world-class team, and experience rapid career advancement opportunities. About the team: CEO Stefanos was the global Head of Messenger at Facebook. CTO Yandong was CTO of Strava. Other founding members have experience working for Google, Facebook, Uber and other startups. We are seeking an top-performing Global Controller to join our team, building the finance team from the ground up. This is fully remote role (USA). Please be aware that due to the low success rate of the H1B visa lottery, we are unable to sponsor new visa applications. Responsibilities Build the finance team from the ground up Drive the preparation of financial reports that not only comply with international standards but also highlight key growth metrics, enabling rapid decision-making in a high-growth SaaS environment. Lead agile budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring they align with Connectly .ai’s explosive 100%+ ARR growth. Optimize global cash flow to support aggressive expansion and product development Navigate the complexities of operating in multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and leveraging global tax strategies to maximize profitability in a rapidly scaling business. Establish efficient internal controls that support rapid scaling without bogging down operations, ensuring financial data integrity across all regions. Play a critical role in the Series B and future fundraising efforts, providing financial insights and crafting compelling financial narratives that resonate with top-tier investors. Manage the consolidation of financial results from Connectly .ai’s growing international operations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting that supports continued global expansion. Benefits An amazing team to work with Competitive pay significant equity Remote role Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family Unlimited Time Off Flexible Work Hours Top of the line workstation A supportive, caring and learning environment Connectly is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace that is distributed around the world. We're a remote-first company with clients and team members across the world. We allow you to work from anywhere in the world anytime you prefer, as long as you are able to stay on top of deliverables and are able to overlap with the scheduled team meetings and close collaboration hours. (location-specific legal requirements permitting). At the same time we are also experimenting with hybrid work models, so please don't let that discourage you from applying! We're looking to cultivate a highly creative, motivating, and collaborative environment as we aim to move fast and build quickly. Talk to us if you are interested! Originally posted on Himalayas