Controller
Venteur
Accounting & Finance
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 180k-200k / year + Equity
Posted on May 21, 2025
About Venteur
Venteur is building the next generation of health benefits – empowering employees to take control of the trillions of dollars spent on their behalf by HR teams and brokers. Over 10,000 individuals have been offered better benefits through Venteur – and we’re just getting started.
We are the fastest-growing company in the space and are transforming how employers and employees access healthcare benefits. Our goal is to replace the one-size-fits-none status quo with a more flexible, personalized health benefit model.
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive on exploration and learning to join us on this journey. You will collaborate directly with our CEO, VP of Finance, and other members of our financial teams in-person at our office near San Francisco's Financial District.
Please note: All positions must be physically located within the US due to strict compliance requirements related to our industry. And, Venteur is not currently in a position to sponsor a visa or other work requirements.
Our Values
At Venteur, we believe that our culture is our strength. That's why we encourage the following values across our entire organization.
- Approach Every Situation with Kindness
- Bias for Action
- Say “Yes” to the Hard Things
- Insist on the Highest Standards
- Strive for Empathy and Create Shared Understandings
- Leave the Campsite Better than When You Found it
- Earn Trust — and Keep It
- Have Each Other’s Back
About the Role:
We're seeking a Controller who has lived through the journey of an early-stage startup transitioning to the growth stage and knows what it takes to build a best-in-class accounting organization in a fast-paced setting.
As our first senior accounting hire, you’ll be hands-on in refining and shaping the accounting systems of the company, designing scalable processes, implementing internal controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
If you thrive in ambiguity and move fast with intention, and love designing and executing processes that help the business move fast, this role is for you.
Your Responsibilities:
- Manage and enhance Venteur’s accounting functions, including month-end close, reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Lead projects such as designing chart of accounts and performing entity rollups and consolidations.
- Refine and ensure organizational-wide compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
- Manage all accounting operations, including general ledger, AR/AP, revenue recognition, and payroll accounting.
- Oversee complex cash reconciliations and compliance for FBO accounts and third-party custodial relationships.
- Partner with the VP of Finance to deliver accurate, timely financial statements and company reports.
- Drive systems implementation and automation to support scale and efficiency.
- Ensure GAAP compliance and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
Basic Requirements:
- 8+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3+ years as a Controller or senior finance leader at a growth-stage startup.
- CPA required; experience in public accounting a plus.
- Direct experience helping a company scale through funding rounds.
- Successful track record of implementing accounting tools like Netsuite, Sage Intact, or other accounting tools - including customization and integration - in a high-growth environment.
- Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting operations.
- Proven ability to implement structure and operate in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Excellent communicator who can collaborate across teams and translate complex financial concepts into clear business insights.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and energized by building scalable processes.
- Mission-driven and excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare access.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary: $180,000 - $200,000 per year
- Generous equity compensation
- Comprehensive health benefits (including our own ICHRA solution), dental, vision, and life insurance benefits fully paid by employer
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Unlimited paid time off
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Offsite company trips
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Venteur is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.
How to Apply:
If you're excited about the opportunity to join our team and help shape the future of healthcare, please submit your resume and include a cover letter that explains your impact and experience driving the transformation of financial systems; and why you're interested in working at Venteur.
