Director, Controller

MinIO is the data and memory foundation for enterprise AI. Built for the speed, scale, and economics that AI and analytics demand, AIStor and MemKV unify every layer of the data stack, from agentic and inference context memory to tables and objects across core, edge, and cloud. Trusted by 77% of the Fortune 100, MinIO is redefining how AI factories, intelligent applications, and autonomous agents secure, persist, and unlock the full value of their data.

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller who thrives in high-growth environments and can provide thought leadership and executional rigor to our accounting function as we scale, balancing complexity and transformation. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented accounting expert with SaaS experience and a track record of scaling processes, policies, and systems for high-growth organizations preparing for public-company discipline.

What You Will Do

Accounting Operations

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Partner closely with existing team members to ensure accuracy and alignment of all accounting activities.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and operational workflows.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Work closely with FP&A to align accounting outputs with operational forecasting needs.
• Coordinate with external auditors on the audit process.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance in partnership with external tax advisors.

Technical Accounting

• Provide expertise in complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, equity accounting, leases, capitalized software, and contract considerations.
• Adopt and implement new accounting standards when required.
• Ensure policies and reporting structures align with potential IPO readiness requirements.

Scaling & IPO Readiness

• Build scalable processes, documentation, and systems to support rapid growth.
• Help prepare the company for future IPO-level requirements, including SOX readiness and enhanced reporting.
• Lead or support system enhancements (ERP, billing, payroll, revenue automation) that improve accuracy and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, HR, Operations, and other teams to ensure proper accounting treatment across the business.
• Provide guidance and insights to leadership to support strategic decisions.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Leadership Potential

• Demonstrate leadership traits—such as ownership, accountability, communication, and strategic thinking—to be considered for future team management as the accounting function grows.
• Mentor or guide peers informally, helping improve overall team performance regardless of direct managerial authority.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience, and significant work in SaaS or technology companies.
• Experience supporting high-growth SaaS environments.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and experience applying complex accounting standards.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of ownership as an individual contributor.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Exceptional accuracy, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting IPO readiness or public-company reporting.
• Experience leading an accounting team at a high growth company.
• Accounting system implementation, integration, and migration experience such as ERP/GL (Sage Intacct, NetSuite, etc.), T&E and P2P systems (Ramp, Navan, etc.), billing systems, collection systems (Stripe, etc.)  and/or tax engines (Avalera, Vertex, etc.).
• Active CPA license in good standing.
• 5+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience.

What We Offer

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401K with 3% Contribution
• Pre-IPO Stock Options
• At least 12 Public Holidays
• Flexible Time Off