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# Controller at Kruze Consulting

- **Company:** Kruze Consulting
- **Location:** Remote
- **Compensation:** $100k–$125k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kruzeconsulting/f24249f5-b646-4565-a3d4-ff84e285d447

## Job description

Job Title:  Controller Employment Type:  Full-Time, Regular Hire Expected Hours:  40 hours per week FLSA Status:  Exempt, Salary Work Location:  Fully Remote (within the U.S.) Expected Base Pay Range:  $100,000 - $125,000 per year depending on qualifications

## ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

Kruze Consulting is a boutique CPA firm that provides accounting, bookkeeping, finance, payroll, and tax services to over 750 startups backed by top tier venture capital funds. The Controller will work in a multi-client environment supporting 15 to 20 startup clients in a variety of exciting industries.  They will be tasked with planning, directing, coordinating, and executing all aspects of the financial management, accounting, and consulting processes to serve our startup clients. We’re looking for someone with expertise in full-cycle accounting, month-end close, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have great time management skills, be very detail-oriented, and possess strong analytical thinking. Kruze Consulting has a proven track record of developing their employees to their highest potential. If you are looking to expand your accounting expertise with startup clients, this role might be a terrific opportunity to do that in an entrepreneurial, fully remote accounting firm.

KRUZE CONSULTING IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Kruze Consulting believes in diversity of thought as a competitive advantage to bring people together to build a culturally inclusive team. If you are smart, and good at what you do, come as you are. Diverse candidates (however you choose or choose not to identify) are encouraged to apply.

## WHAT WE OFFER/WHY KRUZE CONSULTING:

- Fully Remote –We’ve completely embraced and invested in remote work and know the benefits.  Save time, save money, and decrease stress.  Our experience shows that remote work fosters a healthier work/life balance for our people.  We do get together once a year for an annual offsite meeting, but in-person attendance is optional.
- Flexibility/Autonomy –Need to run to an appointment, your child's school, or just want to take a walk outside? No problem. If your clients’ needs are met and your work gets done on time, enjoy!
- Stability – While we serve startups, we aren’t one. We’ve been around for almost a decade enjoying controlled growth over that time.  We don’t over-hire, and thankfully, we’ve never had to do a reduction in force.  Our service offering is niche, accounting is essential to businesses, and the potential market for our services is diversified/vast.
- High-Quality Colleagues–We’re a diverse bunch, experts in our respective fields, and eager to help each other and clients.  We care about each other as whole human beings.
- High-Quality Clients –We work exclusively with venture-funded technology startups and early-stage companies who are creating some of the most exciting and transformative products and services in the world!(We also have a “no jerks” policy; our clients treat our people professionally and respectfully.)
- Purpose/Meaningful Work –This is not your average accounting role. Kruze professionals get to work with innovative startups that are disrupting their respective industries and creating the products and services of tomorrow.  Like proud parents, we derive vicarious enjoyment as our clients grow, get additional rounds of funding, and ultimately get acquired by Fortune 500 firms.
- Professional Development –You’ll gain exposure to many types of clients and industries including SaaS, eCommerce, Healthcare, Biotech, Crypto/Blockchain, and Manufacturing. At Kruze, you’ll have the opportunity to learn multiple disciplines and work with a wide variety of high-visibility clients and find your passion.

## NEED TO HAVE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting required
- 8+ years of corporate accounting experience
- Accounting experience in a multi-client environment
- Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles
- Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, U.S. GAAP, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
- Solid experience with QuickBooks Online (certification a plus)
- Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet software (MS Excel and Google Sheets)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Must be willing to work core business hours in their local time zone (approximately 8am to 5pm local time)
- Meticulous attention to detail – able to follow through/execute on a high volume of nuanced tasks
- Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced setting with a wide variety of tasks
- A love of rapidly changing technology/software solutions that maximize efficiency and deliver firmwide value

## NICE TO HAVE/POSITION PREFERENCES:

- Licensed CPA or progress towards/eligible to sit for the CPA exam
- Master’s degree in Accounting
- Experience in a fully remote people-centric culture
- Experience in a high growth/startup/entrepreneurial environment
- Experience in SaaS accounting, startup equity accounting, and/or startup revenue accounting
- Experience with tech-forward accounting platforms such as Expensify, Bill.com, Stripe, and Gusto
- Experience with newer systems/platforms such as Slack, Salesforce, 1Password, Airtable, Box, Kantata, Stripe, and many others (we are always exploring and embracing new systems as part of our DNA!)

## WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Financial Reporting and Analysis (65% of the time)

- Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Generate accurate and comprehensive financial reports for management and stakeholders
- Review and evaluate the work of other accounting staff working on the same client
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by recording, reconciling, and analyzing transactions, as well as having primary responsibility for final sign off on the ledger
- Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact for financial matters
- Provide due diligence support to clients for audits, fundraising, and M&A activities
- Monitor, analyze, and report on key financial metrics, trends, and variances
- Provide client management with accurate and timely financial information for decision-making
- Conduct financial analysis to support client business initiatives, investment decisions, and cost optimization efforts
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to client management to support strategic planning and decision-making Other Billable-Related Work (10% of the time)
- Perform ad hoc assignments as requested pertaining to client needs
- Create and implement client-specific procedures that help maintain the accuracy of monthly financials
- Supporting the Kruze Tax Team for State and Local compliance, Sales and Use Tax Reporting, year-end books for tax preparation Mentor and Coach Junior Accounting Staff (10% of the time)
- Connect and collaborate with people and develop trusting relationships virtually
- Review, evaluate, and provide feedback to junior accounting staff regarding the quality of their work
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance as needed to facilitate the development of junior staff
- Communicate effectively with proper tone, expectation setting, and contingencies management Compliance (5% of the time)
- Stay informed and current with bookkeeping, tax filing, HR standards, and other related government regulations
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by maintaining compliance documentation for each client
- Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas Administrative (5% of the time)
- Submitting, approving, and tracking maintenance projects
- Review and invoice clients for time spent on special consulting projects
- Monitor billable hours between different clients Other (5% of the time)
- Required training and internal meetings

## WHAT YOU WON’T BE DOING:

- Client onboarding – we have a team that sets up and onboards all of our new clients
- Tax accounting – we have a tax team that is responsible for all tax filings/activities (including state and local use tax as well as sales tax)

A note of caution about remote work at Kruze Consulting: While it seems cool, it’s not for everyone. You must have the discipline, work ethic, healthy boundaries, work strategies, and emotional intelligence to work remotely. While we strive for work-life balance at Kruze, this is still a fast-paced role that will require you to juggle many different projects and tasks. You must enjoy and thrive in this type of fast-paced environment.

About Kruze Consulting: Kruze Consulting provides accounting, bookkeeping, finance, payroll, and tax services to over 750 startups backed by top-tier venture capital funds.

- Our core values are: Kaizen ∙ Integrity ∙ Collaborative ∙ Caring ∙ Strategic We are a 100% remote company, working in many different countries and time zones; we encourage our employees to take advantage of our flexible work environment to be happier and more productive.  The firm has 750+ Seed, Series A, Series B, and Series C clients. The firm was started 15 years ago, by Vanessa Kruze, CPA and now has 175+ team members. Kruze utilizes best-of-breed software tools such as QuickBooks, Gusto, Justworks, Rippling, Expensify, Bill.com, Zoom, Slack, Ramp, and Brex. Our client base is comprised of venture capital-backed startups funded by the very best venture capital funds in the world.

Physical Requirements: Extended periods of focused, seated computer work – approximately 8 hours a day

Kruze complies with California’s Fair Chance Act: Kruze will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Kruze is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Kruze participates in E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.  If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

## About Kruze Consulting

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Kruze Consulting is a CPA and advisory firm that provides accounting, tax, and fractional CFO services exclusively for venture capital-backed startups.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA (fully remote workforce)
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Vanessa Kruze

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Accounting, Tax, and Financial Advisory for Startups
- **Target customers**: VC-funded startups from seed to Series B, as well as early-stage companies; serves over 800 startups
- **Mission or purpose**: To support world-class entrepreneurs as they innovate and disrupt incumbent industries through technology, providing financial transparency and strategic guidance to help them meet milestones and growth objectives.

## Products & Services
- **Accounting & Bookkeeping Services**: Technology-enabled bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and investor-ready reporting.
- **Startup Tax Services**: Comprehensive income tax preparation, state and local tax (SALT) compliance, and strategic tax planning.
- **R&D Tax Credit Services**: Identification of eligible R&D expenses, credit calculation, and IRS filing to help startups offset payroll taxes and extend runway.
- **Fractional CFO Services**: Strategic financial leadership including financial modeling, budgeting, cash management, and fundraising support.
- **M&A Advisory**: Assistance with acquisitions (2+ M&A deals per month with major acquirers) and venture capital fundraising events (2+ per month).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Revenue not disclosed; notable for being an Inc. 5000 honoree (2025) and serving 800+ startup clients
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; clients include a broad range of VC-backed startups
- **Growth Signals**: Grew from a small firm to 165 employees as of mid-2023; recognized as a leading CPA firm for venture-backed startups; assists with 2+ M&A transactions per month involving top-tier law firms and investment bankers

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive Startup Focus**: Works exclusively with VC-funded startups, unlike generalist CPA firms
- **Full-Service Integration**: Combines accounting, tax, R&D credits, fractional CFO, and M&A advisory into a single solution
- **M&A Expertise**: Participates in 2+ M&A deals per month, giving clients exit-readiness from day one
- **Technology-Enabled**: Leverages cutting-edge technology and AI/automation tools for efficiency
- **Thought Leadership**: CPAs are recognized experts in startup accounting, bringing best-in-class practices to clients

## Strategic Focus
- **2030 Vision**: To become the elite provider of startup advisory services, targeting the over 15,000 Seed, Series A, and Series B startups in the US
- **Growth**: Continued expansion of remote team and client base
- **Innovation**: Ongoing adoption of AI and accounting automation tools to improve service delivery
- **Client Success**: Emphasis on preparing clients for acquisitions, fundraising, and long-term growth through strategic financial planning

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First Culture**: 100% remote since 2019, with teammates across the US and globally; flexible working style
- **Meaningful Work**: Support high-growth startups that are changing the world; exposure to many industries and mission-driven clients
- **Career Development**: Extensive ongoing training, cross-training opportunities in accounting, tax, finance, administration, management, and sales; CPA reimbursement offered
- **M&A Exposure**: Opportunity to work with Big 4 M&A teams, top-tier law firms, and investment bankers on 2+ deals per month
- **Team Culture**: Values include diversity, collaboration, transparency, respect, wellness, and a love of food; Monday morning debriefs share successes and failures
- **Perks**: Flexible work-life balance, social outings, training opportunities, and a supportive, diverse community
- **Typical Tenure**: Expectation of a minimum 2-year commitment to maintain consistency with clients and team

## Sources
1. [kruzeconsulting.com](https://kruzeconsulting.com/)
2. [kruzeconsulting.com/remote-accounting-jobs](https://kruzeconsulting.com/remote-accounting-jobs/)
3. [jobs.lever.co/kruzeconsulting](https://jobs.lever.co/kruzeconsulting)
4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/kruze-consulting)
5. [inc.com](https://www.inc.com/profile/kruze-consulting)

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