Controller

New York Cityfull timeOn Site

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senior

$175k–$200k

H1B: no

Blacksmith Controller at Blacksmith builds the accounting function from scratch, owning close, technical accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role manages complex deal structures, external audits, and equity accounting in a fast-evolving AI infrastructure business.

Responsibilities

Own the month-end and quarter-end close — accuracy, timeliness, and improving both
Lead all technical accounting determinations: revenue recognition, equity, leases, and novel deal structures
Keen understanding of SPV-related transactions and reporting matters
Own global tax strategy, planning, and compliance — federal, state, and international
Manage the external audit relationship end-to-end; own the audit timeline and deliverables
Build and maintain internal controls and financial reporting infrastructure
Partner with legal on entity structure and transfer pricing
Oversee AP and AR
Build the accounting and tax teams beneath you

Qualification

CPA requiredDeep technical accounting expertiseDeep expertise in UExceptional technical writing skillsExperience in AI

Required

5-10+ years of relevant finance and accounting experience
CPA required; Big 4 background strongly preferred
Deep technical accounting expertise
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP
Experience owning a close process and an audit at a high-growth technology company
Demonstrated ability to build an accounting function from scratch, including team, systems, and processes
Comfortable navigating ambiguity in deal structures and translating complexity into clear accounting positions
Exceptional technical writing skills, including preparation of accounting memos
Experience in AI, cloud infrastructure, data centers, or high-growth technology companies
Familiarity with infrastructure or hardware-intensive business models
Assist with ad hoc projects related to capital markets activity

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave

Company

Blacksmith

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