OpEx Controller

Austin, TX

Your Impact

The OpEx Controller is responsible for supporting the Director of Accounting in all aspects of financial reporting and analysis. This includes preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements, designing and reviewing controls, conducting analysis to support decision-making, and managing the payroll, AP, treasury, and close processes. The OpEx Controller will also be responsible for designing and maintaining internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

What You'll Do

Develop and implement processes to monitor and control operational expenses

Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow in compliance with GAAP

Provide timely and accurate financial reports to senior management and other stakeholders

Conduct in-depth variance analysis to understand and explain differences between actual and budgeted financial results, and provide recommendations for improvement

Collaborate with other departments to support the overall financial health of the organization, and provide financial analysis and guidance to support decision-making

Identify, implement and maintain internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations

Manage and identify risks within the internal control environment and proactively improve processes and controls to respond to risks

Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for daily operations

Ensure compliance with local, state and federal financial regulations

Evaluate and recommend improvements to accounting systems and processes

Manage a team of accounting professionals and provide guidance, training, and support as needed

Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

Assist with special projects as needed, such as due diligence for potential acquisitions or implementing new accounting standards

Coordinate and manage external and internal audits, liaising with auditors to provide necessary information

Implement recommendations from auditors to enhance financial processes and controls

Stay up-to-date with developments in the accounting and finance industry, and provide guidance on new accounting standards and best practices

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

At least 10 years of experience in accounting

Big 4 public accounting experience

Proven experience as a Controller or in a similar financial management role

Minimum 2 years of team management experience

Strong knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP

Active CPA license preferred

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on controls and process-improvement

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Self starter with "Can-do" attitude and strong connection to team success

Proficiency in financial reporting software, as well as Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Even Better If You Have…

Have Netsuite or ADP accounting system experience

Prior experience in fast moving/innovative SaaS technology environment

Authorization to Work in the U.S.:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. DISCO is not currently sponsoring visas, including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, or EAD, and we are not accepting visa transfers.

Perks of DISCO

Open, inclusive, and fun environment

Benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as 401(k)

Competitive salary plus RSUs

Flexible PTO

Opportunity to be a part of a company that is revolutionizing the legal industry

Growth opportunities throughout the company

About DISCO

DISCO provides a cloud-native, artificial intelligence-powered legal solution that simplifies ediscovery, legal document review and case management for enterprises, law firms, legal services providers and governments. Our scalable, integrated solution enables legal departments to easily collect, process and review enterprise data that is relevant or potentially relevant to legal matters.

At DISCO, we believe AI is a core enabler of how work gets done. All employees are expected to proactively adopt and responsibly use AI tools to drive efficiency, improve outcomes, and continuously evolve how they operate in their role.

Are you ready to help us fulfill our mission to use technology to strengthen the rule of law? Join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.