About Panoptyc

At Panoptyc, we're on a mission to revolutionize loss prevention. Using visual AI and manual reviewers, we help retailers detect theft in over 15,000 markets across the United States. From Fortune 500 giants to local businesses, our impact is far-reaching. As a fully remote, rapidly growing team, we're excited to invite top talent worldwide to join us in reshaping the future of retail security.

About the Role

We're seeking a hands-on, systems-minded Controller to partner closely with our VP of Finance, own the day-to-day accounting function, and build a faster, audit-ready close. You'll leverage AI tools and NetSuite to move with speed and precision — without compromising controls. This role starts fractional with a clear path to full-time.

Role structure: This position begins as a fractional W-2 role (~20–26 hours/week), targeting conversion to full-time around September 2026 to align with our NetSuite implementation. Conversion timing may shift and is not guaranteed, but this is intended to become full-time for the right person.

Key Responsibilities

Own the Close & Elevate Reporting

Drive the monthly close calendar, checklist, cutoffs, and review cadence
Deliver clean financial statements with clear variance and flux analysis
Continuously improve close speed and accuracy

Protect the Balance Sheet

Lead monthly reconciliations across bank/credit card, AR, AP, payroll, inventory, and deferred revenue
Maintain audit-ready support schedules
Surface issues early and ensure clear ownership and resolution timelines

Build Audit Readiness

Strengthen policies, controls, and documentation standards
Maintain PBC-ready schedules and support external CPAs and tax teams
Position the company for future audits with confidence

Partner on NetSuite Implementation

Support COA and segment design, approvals, workflows, roles, permissions, and reporting structure
Bring a controls-first mindset to every system and process decision

Lead a Distributed Team

Manage onshore and offshore accounting resources with SOPs, SLAs, and QA standards
Identify and onboard additional offshore support as needed

Implement AI-Enabled Workflows

Deploy AI to support exception detection, reconciliation assistance, close package drafting, and documentation indexing
Maintain human review, accountability, and strong control standards

Qualifications

Proven Controller or Assistant Controller experience with full ownership of close and financial reporting
NetSuite experience required (implementation experience strongly preferred)
Strong GAAP foundation with audit and external CPA/tax support experience
Experience leading distributed and offshore accounting teams
High standards for process, controls, documentation, and follow-through
Comfortable working remotely and flexing hours during close and cutover periods

Nice to Have

QuickBooks Online experience (transitioning from QBO/Stripe)
Experience in a multi-revenue-stream environment (SaaS + hardware + services)
Track record of improving close speed and quality while strengthening controls

What We're Looking For

Thrives with high ownership in a lean, fast-moving environment
Builds structure and systems from ambiguity
Balances strategic thinking with disciplined execution
Brings rigor and precision to every deliverable
Views problems as opportunities to build something better

Culture & Expectations

EOS — We live EOS and expect our team members to as well.

Core Values

Hungry — Ambitious and proactive, consistently seeking opportunities to grow and improve
Opinionated — Committed to discovering the truth, sharing perspectives, and fostering open communication
Urgency — Move with urgency, executing quickly and efficiently while continuously iterating
Systematic (Analytical) — Approach challenges thoughtfully, utilizing data and resources to maximize value
Empowered (Ownership) — Take ownership, prioritize the business's success, and step up when necessary
Quality — Deliver exceptional quality in everything we do, exceeding expectations

Job Details

Fractional W-2 to start (~20–26 hrs/week), converting to full-time (~September 2026)
Able to work during U.S. Eastern Time zone
Location: Remote

Controller (Fractional)