Controller (Finance)

Controller

Job Type: Full-time

Kaysville, UT and Remote (United States Only)

Who We Are:

At Bark, we’re on a mission to keep children safer online – both at home and at school. We use cutting-edge machine-learning technology to detect issues like cyberbullying, sexting, signs of depression, suicidal ideation, and more. We also offer internet filtering and screen time limits. Learn more at www.bark.us.

Job Responsibilities:

We’re seeking a hands-on Controller to own our accounting engine—month-end close, policies, controls, audit readiness, and operational accounting. You’ll ensure the numbers are rock-solid, timely, and GAAP-compliant. Our model includes SaaS + hardware, physical inventory, and customer financing; we are audited and run on QuickBooks.

• Close & Reporting: Run a fast, accurate monthly close (≤10 business days) with complete reconciliations; deliver a clean package (P&L, BS, CF), revenue waterfall, ARR/MRR roll, gross margin by product, and inventory turns
  
• Revenue (ASC 606): Own SaaS + hardware/bundle rev rec; maintain deferred revenue waterfalls and disclosure support
  
• Inventory & Cost: Lead costing, cycle/physical counts, NRV assessment, variances obsolescene, and inventory roll-forwards
  
• Customer Financing: Handle accounting for classification, effective interest, reserves/charge-offs
  
• Policies & Controls: Build JE approval matrices, cutoff tests, 3-way match, SoD
  
• Audit & Tax: Manage PBC lists, support testing, draft technical memos; coordinate with external tax partners
  
• Ops Accounting: Oversee AR/AP, payroll accounting, merchant reconciliations, and close checklists.
  
• Systems: Own QBO structure (COA, classes/locations) and key integrations (bill pay, inventory, payroll); drive automation
  
  

Requirements:

• 8-12+ years progressive accounting experience; owned the close at a high-growth company
• Strong ASC 606 experience; exposure to bundled HW + SaaS
• Hands-on experience with debt facilities and convertible notes, including covenant monitoring and derivative liabilities
• Understanding of stock-based compensation and option-plan reporting
• Real inventory/cost accounting depth
• Audit-ready mindset; crisp technical memos; comfort working with external auditors
• Built lightweight but effective controls and improved close speed/quality
• Tools: QBO power user, Excel/Sheets expert; comfortable with BI/SQL-driven tools and reports
• Clear communicator and builder who turns one-offs into repeatable processes
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Equity stake in Bark
• Paid time off 
• Paid sick time
• Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Healthcare Support
  • On-Demand Primary Care
  • Online Mental Health Therapy
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Voluntary Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
    
    

Next Steps: Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.

We recognize people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Bark is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.