Controller & Finance Manager

About Blitzy

Blitzy is a Cambridge, MA based rapidly scaling AI startup. The Blitzy Platform is an autonomous software development platform designed for the enterprise.

We're backed by multiple tier 1 investors, have success as founders at the last start-up, and dozens of Generative AI patents to our names.

Blitzy enables development teams to transform six-month software projects into six-day turnarounds using the Blitzy Platform, an agentic platform that enables thousands of AI Agents to 'think' and cooperate for hours to bulk build software with precision. The platform precisely builds everything AI can deliver, typically 80% of any feature set or new product, while providing a human engineering guide listing the final 20% of tasks to get to production. With over 27 patents and counting, Blitzy is actively hiring in Cambridge, MA.

Compensation: Base compensation range $150k - $185k, plus meaningful equity value & benefits

Location: One Kendall Square, Cambridge MA 02139 (In-person role)

About the Role

We're looking for a Controller & Finance Manager to join our finance team and build the financial infrastructure that powers Blitzy's scale from $10M to $100M ARR.

Reporting to the VP of Finance & Operations, you will be the first dedicated finance hire and you will manage day-to-day financial operations: accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, systems implementation, and compliance. You'll be the execution engine that ensures our financial operations run with precision as we scale 10x.

Why Join the Finance team at Blitzy

Build the financial foundation for 10x growth:

We're scaling from $10M to $100M ARR - you'll build the systems and processes that enable that growth

Complete ownership of accounting operations and systems

Direct partnership with VP of Finance & Ops on strategic initiatives

Strong support structure:

Report to experienced VP of Finance & Operations

Leadership team that values finance as a strategic function

Career growth:

Be the first finance hire - build the function and team as we scale

Gain experience across full finance spectrum at high-growth AI company

What Success Looks Like

You build and maintain a financial model that drives clarity around growth, burn, and margin.

You prepare Blitzy for institutional venture capital raises, leading data-room, diligence, and board-material readiness.

You implement and optimize QuickBooks, Rippling, HubSpot, and Ramp with clean data flows and reliable reporting.

You take an active role in hiring, participating directly in interviews to assess culture and role fit.

You design and scale structured hiring, compensation, and performance systems across the company.

You drive company-wide operational cadence (OKRs, reviews, dashboards) that enables speed and accountability.

You serve as the connective tissue between finance, people, legal, and GTM operations.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

Manage month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management

Handle revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606 for SaaS contracts

Maintain general ledger integrity and proper chart of accounts structure

Prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with supporting analysis

Coordinate with Pilot CFO services on accounting deliverables and transition planning

Systems & Process

Implement and manage accounting systems (current: QuickBooks; future: NetSuite or Sage Intacct)

Integrate finance systems with Rippling (HRIS), HubSpot (CRM), and Ramp (expense management)

Build workflows and internal controls for approvals, procurement, and spend management

Document accounting policies and procedures for SOPs

Ensure data accuracy and reconciliation across all financial systems

Compliance & Controls

Establish internal control framework in preparation for SOC 2 and financial audits

Manage sales tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions

Oversee payroll processing and compliance in partnership with Rippling

Support annual financial audit and serve as contact for auditors

Maintain corporate records, compliance filings, and insurance policies

What Makes You a Fit

CPA required with active license in good standing

5-7 years of progressive finance experience, including:

3+ years at Big 4 public accounting firm (Senior Associate to Manager level)

2+ years in industry as Controller, Senior Accountant, or Finance Manager at a growth company

Strong technical accounting background: ASC 606 revenue recognition, GAAP compliance, financial statement preparation

Hands-on experience implementing accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar)

SaaS or subscription business experience understanding recurring revenue models

Compensation

Base Salary: $150,000 - $185,000, plus meaningful equity value

Benefits: Full health/dental/vision, 401(k), unlimited PTO

Work Environment: In person at Blitzy's Cambridge office