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Controller

Cape· Internal Ops
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Hybrid (Hybrid: New York, NY), Hybrid (Hybrid: Arlington, VA)$230k - $270kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Cape is seeking a Controller to expand and optimize accounting processes, build a team, and maintain GAAP-compliant books as the company scales. The role blends hands-on accounting with system design and process improvement, reporting to the Head of Internal Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Build robust processes: Design and implement accounting best practices that maintain high business velocity while meeting GAAP standards
  • Design Systems: Implement an ERP, in partnership with other key stakeholders, and provide leadership in managing the quote-to-cash process
  • Make Cape Audit-ready: Prepare Cape for, and then lead Cape through, its first audit
  • Own Financial Operations: Own AR, AP, payroll, tax, and state compliance. Prepare and maintain accompanying audit-ready books and regular financial statements.
  • Build a team: Hire and develop an accounting team ready to meet Cape’s next stage of growth.

Qualifications

  • CPA certification and understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • At least 2 years of Big 4 experience
  • Operational accounting within a fast-paced, high-growth start up
  • Comfort creating and editing journal entries in QuickBooks Online, and implementing departmental accounting practices across systems
  • Experience leading an audit end to end
  • Demonstrated ability to excel in dynamic environments and implement process improvements
  • Strong collaboration skills across business partners, customers, and vendors
  • Meticulous organization with track record of managing large projects end to end
  • Bonus: Experience with NetSuite

Skills

Required:GAAP knowledgeASC 606 revenue recognitionAudit leadershipJournal entries / bookkeepingTeam-building
Nice to have:ERP systems implementation

Benefits

  • 401(k) match
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)
  • Stipends for family-forming needs
  • Stipends for gender-affirming care
  • Unlimited PTO
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Cape

Cape is premium wireless coverage with an added layer of personal security.

Cape is premium wireless coverage with an added layer of personal security. Talk, text, and live with the confidence that you’re protected.

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