Skimmer is on a mission: to modernize the pool and spa service and repair industry. We're a private equity-backed company with 6000+ customers using Skimmer's pool service platform to transform their businesses. But we're not stopping there (there are over 70,000 pool service companies in this surprisingly large "niche" space).

Our customers love us almost as much as we love them (check out our reviews and our NPS score of 68!)

We were recently honored to join the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and also won Built In Austin's Best Startups to Work For and Austin's Best Places for Families in 2024.

We're looking for big thinkers with small egos, so let's dive in!

Our Values: At Skimmer we

Realize our customers' success is our success
Build humble, diverse teams who have fun winning
Drive results with urgency
Earn trust through transparent communication

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to join our growing team at Skimmer. This

pivotal role will own key finance operations, including accounting, financial reporting, and compliance. As

a key partner to the VP of Finance and executive leadership, you will implement and manage essential

systems, processes and infrastructure to help Skimmer scale. In this role, you will manage the month-end

and year-end close processes, streamline financial systems, and maintain compliance with US GAAP and

tax regulations. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will help optimize the company's financial

operations and provide critical insights to support business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for

a proactive financial leader to make a significant impact on a rapidly scaling SaaS business.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Operations:

Manage essential accounting functions, including Corporate Accounting, Technical Accounting, Monthly Closing, External Audit Coordination, Financial Reporting, and Consolidations (as required). Collaborate with various departments to guarantee the timely and precise handling of payments, payroll, commissions, banking, funding, regulatory submissions, and additional operational tasks
Oversee revenue recognition, billing, and subscription models in adherence to ASC 606 and other applicable accounting standards
Select, implement, and enhance the use of financial software (e.g., NetSuite, Bill.com), ensuring the technology stack aligns with the organization's requirements
Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and procedures to boost efficiency and accuracy
Collaborate with the VP of Finance and the Executive team to formulate and implement the Finance department's strategy, scaling operations as the company grows and adapts
Assist the VP of Finance in strategizing, prioritizing, and executing process improvement initiatives, including streamlining and automation projects

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Month-End and Year-End Close: Supervise and guarantee the effective execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close and reporting activities. Develop and execute a strategy to reduce monthly closing timelines
Financial Statement Preparation: Ensure the prompt and precise preparation of monthly financial packages, as well as quarterly and annual financial statements, in compliance with US GAAP
Offer financial insights and suggestions to the executive team to foster business growth and enhance operational efficiency
Collaborate with the Director of FP&A to establish leading SaaS metrics reporting and analysis

Compliance & Controls:

Oversee the complete Audit and Tax processes, working closely with external auditors and tax firms while providing necessary information and guidance. Ensure effective and timely audit completions, identifying improvement opportunities and integrating changes into the organization's systems
Create and maintain a documented accounting policy and procedure system; propose changes and implement a control framework for accounting transactions to minimize risk and optimize operations
Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, including the implementation and oversight of Sales & Use Tax and Franchise Tax as necessary
Continuously assess, develop, implement, and uphold robust internal control policies and procedures throughout the organization

Treasury & Cash Flow:

Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to guarantee the company retains financial stability
Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments and collections

Team and Cross-Functional Leadership:

Team Leadership and Development: Build, manage, and cultivate a high-performing accounting team. Provide coaching and mentorship to key finance personnel
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and achieve goals for both the Finance organization and the company as a whole
Offer guidance to the wider team regarding finance processes, software tools, and best practices

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA highly preferred)
10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, with at least 5
years in a SaaS environment
Experience working in a PE-backed, growth-stage SaaS business, ideally with exposure to both
subscription SaaS and payments products
Mastery of U.S. GAAP, with demonstrated experience in revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity
transactions (ASC 505), stock compensation (ASC 718), and strong understanding of SaaS
financial metrics
Experience implementing and optimizing key financial systems (eg. GL, SaaS billing, AR/AP)
Experience owning the year-end Audit and Tax process, working directly with auditor and tax
firms
Experience building, managing and developing a high-performance team
Experience working with and managing third-party vendors on complex projects
Strong knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting (include Sales &
Use Tax)
Must be proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced proficiency in
Microsoft Excel
Experience with CRM (eg. Hubspot, Salesforce), ERP (eg. QuickBooks, Netsuite), and SaaS
Billing platforms (eg. Stripe, Maxio)
Experience managing the financial close process
Treasury and cash management experience

Key Skills:

Exceptional attention to detail.

Builder: willingness and ability to roll up your sleeves and do the work while you build scalable
systems, processes, and team
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work in fast paced, dynamic environment with confidence and precision
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across
teams, drive initiatives, and present analysis and recommendations to senior leadership
Excellent leadership skills with the ability and enthusiasm towards process improvement and
team building
Must be a driven self-starter with ability to work independently
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Business partner: ability to build and nurture strong relationships across the business and with
third-parties

Benefits

Competitive base pay + bonus potential

Company equity
Generous medical, dental, and vision plans (we pay 100% of your premium and 50% of your dependents')
Immediate access to 401(k) with company match
Flexible PTO (MINIMUM of 10 days required every year)
12 weeks paid parental leave for birthing parent, 6 weeks paid leave for supporting partner
Remote work friendly (Skimmer HQ is in Austin, but you're welcome to work wherever you're most productive - over 3/4 of our team is fully-remote)

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