Controller, Symmetry
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<div class="content-intro"><p style="line-height: 1.2;"> </p> <hr> <p><strong>About Gusto</strong></p> <p>At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 400,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.</p> <p> <br>All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our<a href="https://gusto.com/about/careers/total-rewards" target="blank"> <u>Total Rewards philosophy</u></a>.</p> <p> <br>AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.</p></div><p></p> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="637gr-0-0"><strong><span data-offset-key="637gr-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Symmetry Software is part of Gusto. Symmetry is the payroll infrastructure for software & payroll platforms powering the paychecks of over 64 million workers each year. Our fully integrated suite of payroll tax APIs and software tools allows companies to solve tax compliance issues and build applications across the entirety of the payroll process.</span> </span></span></strong></div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="637gr-0-0"> </div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="637gr-0-0"><strong><span data-offset-key="637gr-0-0"><span data-text="true">About the Role:</span></span></strong></div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="637gr-0-0"> </div> <div class="p" data-block="true" data-editor="8671f" data-offset-key="da2gr-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="da2gr-0-0"><span data-offset-key="da2gr-0-0"><span data-text="true">We are seeking a Controller for Symmetry. Our systems and processes are well established, and we are looking for a professional ready for a new adventure. Experience in the software industry and with NetSuite is a plus. A </span></span><span id="popover-trigger-:r8k:" class="chakra-text css-1j6t0d7"><span data-offset-key="da2gr-1-0"><span data-text="true">strong</span></span></span> <span id="popover-trigger-:r8m:" class="chakra-text css-8zk7oi"><span data-offset-key="da2gr-3-0"><span data-text="true">understanding</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="da2gr-4-0"><span data-text="true"> of the payroll industry and revenue recognition is also beneficial.</span></span></div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="da2gr-0-0"> </div> </div> <div class="p" data-block="true" data-editor="8671f" data-offset-key="7nf9s-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7nf9s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7nf9s-0-0"><span data-text="true">Symmetry Software has been in business since 1984, earning a reputation for innovative solutions and high-level service in the payroll industry. We believe a great team is the key to a great company. If you are a hardworking individual who values trust, you may be a great fit for our organization.</span></span></div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7nf9s-0-0"> </div> </div> <div class="p" data-block="true" data-editor="8671f" data-offset-key="27mp0-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="27mp0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="27mp0-0-0"><span data-text="true">This role sits at the intersection of SaaS accounting, AI-enabled operations, and compliance. You will partner closely with our parent organization, Gusto, and their Finance & Business Operations (FBOS) team. Additionally, you will work alongside our NetSuite Administrator, Sales, and Service teams, serving as a strategic finance partner to the CFO.</span></span></div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="27mp0-0-0"> </div> </div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6ba0-0-0"><strong><span data-offset-key="6ba0-0-0"><span data-text="true">Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:</span></span></strong></div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6ba0-0-0"> </div> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6mcs8-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6mcs8-0-0"><span data-text="true">Financial Close & Reporting</span></span></div> <ul class="public-DraftStyleDefault-ul" data-offset-key="27hok-0-0"> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-reset public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="8671f" data-offset-key="27hok-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="27hok-0-0"><span data-offset-key="27hok-0-0"><span data-text="true">Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, producing GAAP financials and management reports for </span></span><span id="popover-trigger-:r8o:" class="chakra-text css-1j6t0d7"><span data-offset-key="27hok-1-0"><span data-text="true">leadership</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="27hok-2-0"><span data-text="true"> and Gusto FBOS.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="8671f" data-offset-key="9esbh-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9esbh-0-0"><span id="popover-trigger-:r8q:" class="chakra-text css-bcri66"><span data-offset-key="9esbh-0-0"><span data-text="true">Prepare monthly flux analyses, including budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance commentary.</span></span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="8671f" data-offset-key="7a776-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7a776-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7a776-0-0"><span data-text="true">Coordinate with external auditors and Gusto's corporate accounting team for audits and compliance filings.</span></span></div> </li> <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-listLTR" data-block="true" data-editor="8671f" data-offset-key="1tjpg-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1tjpg-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1tjpg-0-0"><span data-text="true">Develop and maintain accounting policies, controls, and procedures for financial reporting and corporate activities.</span></span></div> </li> </ul> <div class="p" data-block="true" data-editor="8671f" data-offset-key="56fiq-0-0"> <div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="56fiq-0-0"><span data-offset-key="56fiq-0-0"><span data-text="true">Internally Developed Software (IUS) &
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