Controller

Controller ABOUT DASH0 Join Dash0 and help us define the future of observability. We are OpenTelemetry-native, building a delightful, simple, and AI-centric platform that eliminates vendor lock-in and meaningless toil. Shape a product that developers love—all with transparent pricing and cost-control built in. The Opportunity Dash0 is looking for a Controller to own our financial accounting, reporting, and compliance processes. You'll ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability in all financial operations while supporting leadership with structured financial insights. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys building scalable financial processes in a high-growth SaaS environment. You'll work closely with the CEO, CRO, and external advisors to maintain financial health and support strategic decision-making. What You'll Do - Own and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring accurate preparation of financial statements. - Maintain general ledger integrity, financial documentation, and coordination with external tax advisors and auditors. - Implement and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance with local regulations, tax laws, and reporting standards. - Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting — provide variance analysis and structured financial insights to leadership. - Monitor cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital to support investment and funding initiatives. - Own and improve financial systems and reporting tools, ensuring clean, scalable finance processes as the company grows. - Partner with Revenue Operations, HR, and Operations to ensure alignment across financial processes. - Support board reporting and investor updates with accurate financial data. What You Bring - Proven experience as a Controller, Senior Accountant, or Finance Manager in a SaaS or high-growth environment. - Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial compliance. - Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes end-to-end. - Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate numbers into business insights. - Structured, detail-oriented, and highly reliable — comfortable working independently in a scaling organization. - Excellent communication skills in English. Nice to Have - Experience in venture-backed or international SaaS companies. - Familiarity with subscription revenue accounting (ARR, deferred revenue, usage-based models). - Experience implementing financial systems or ERP tools. Why Dash0 This is a unique opportunity to help build a generational company. Dash0 is backed by top-tier investors including Balderton Capital, Accel and Cherry Ventures and led by a founding team with decades of experience in observability. We're in the middle of a massive growth phase after our Series B — and we're just getting started. If you're looking for a place where a great product meets great people, where momentum is real and your impact is visible from day one — this is it. What we offer: - Competitive salary & meaningful equity participation — you'll own part of what you're building - Flexible, remote-first work environment with offices in New York, Amsterdam, and Munich - €60/month phone & internet allowance - Location-specific benefits - Collaborative, fast-moving team culture with a builder mindset - Clear path for career growth and development - Direct access to founders and leadership