MinIO has pioneered the creation of high-performance, kubernetes-native object storage. Their open source, software-defined, Amazon S3 compatible object storage system is optimized for the private cloud. It is the world's fastest growing object storage company, with more than 415M Docker pulls and more than 24K GitHub Stars. Enterprises use MinIO to deliver against ML/AI, analytics, application, backup and archival workloads - all from a single platform. The world's fastest object storage server, MinIO offers READ/WRITE speeds of 183 GB/s and 171 GB/s on standard hardware. In addition, MinIO was built from scratch in the last four years and is native to the technologies and architectures that define the cloud. These include containerization, orchestration with Kubernetes, microservices and multi-tenancy. MinIO offers a host of enterprise features including inline erasure coding, bit-rot detection, state-of-the-art encryption, active-active replication, object locking, lifecycle management and identity + access management. Commercial licenses and support are available through the MinIO Subscription Network. The Subscription Network is designed to optimize deployments of MinIO and reduce the risk associated with data loss and data breach while providing 24/7/365 direct-to-engineering support.
Director, Controller
Location
United States
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
MinIO is the leader in high-performance, hyper-scale object storage. The company’s commercial offering, AIStor, is built for the exascale data infrastructure challenges presented by modern AI workloads. Designed for mission-critical, production workloads, MinIO is deployed by 77% of the F100 and powers many of the largest private cloud AI deployments in the world. We are looking for a BI Analyst.
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.
Your Skills and Experience
- Active CPA license in good standing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 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.
- 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.).
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
Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
MinIO is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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