Controller at Skimmer

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!

• 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

• 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.

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)

Skimmer is an early-stage company bringing technology to the 85% of the swimming pool service industry that currently uses pen and paper to run their businesses. Skimmer was acquired by seasoned private equity investors, was relocated to Austin, and is now being led by a successful entrepreneur. We have a 75 Net Promoter Score, over 4,200 customers, and we're doubling every year. We are making a substantial investment in promoting our best-in-class product and need talent to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans. Skimmer is incredibly focused on ensuring all employees are strong cultural fits. We are a small team in a fun, refurbished bungalow in Central Austin, and it’s critical that employees share our values, work ethic, and desire to have fun while winning.