Controller

DX helps companies build world-class engineering organizations by providing leaders with insights into developer experience and productivity. DX is bootstrapped, profitable, and consistently growing revenue more than 3x year over year. We’re headquartered in Salt Lake City with customers like Indeed, Etsy, Dropbox, Twilio, Pfizer, and Vanguard.

About the role

As the first controller at DX, you’ll be the architect of our finance function. You’ll own everything from day-to-day accounting to month-end close, financial reporting, audit readiness, and long-term planning support. This role is equal parts strategic and operational—you’ll design and implement the systems and processes that ensure our financial operations are tight, compliant, and scalable.

You’ll report directly to our CEO and serve as the go-to expert for financial decision-making across the company. In this role, you’ll partner with leaders across the business to ensure financial clarity and accountability as we grow. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives on building from zero, enjoys solving new challenges every day, and wants to play a key role in shaping the trajectory of a high-growth SaaS company.

Our team is mostly based out of Salt Lake City, so candidates must have at least 5-hours of overlap with Mountain Time zone. We also prefer candidates who live in Utah or are interested in relocating (most of our team members are transplants).

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including A/P, A/R, payroll, expense tracking, and cash reconciliation. Ensure accurate, timely transaction recording.

• Lead monthly and quarterly closes. Prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and internal reports with budget vs. actual analysis. Present insights to leadership.

• Maintain and improve financial systems and tools (e.g., migrate from QuickBooks when needed). Establish internal controls, approval workflows, and financial policies.

• Partner with CEO on financial planning. Drive annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, KPI tracking, and variance analysis.

• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. Oversee filings and coordinate with external tax advisors. Stay up to date on accounting standards.

• Keep us audit-ready. Maintain organized financial records and lead audit or due diligence prep in coordination with external auditors.

• Hire and manage future finance team members. Instill financial discipline and foster a culture of operational excellence.

What makes a great fit

• You have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred.

• 5+ years in accounting or finance, ideally with time at a fast-growing startup, with prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience, ideally at software companies and/or selling to large enterprises and Global 2000 customers.

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting. Proficient with accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite) and Excel. Experience implementing systems or scaling finance processes is a bonus.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Able to zoom into the numbers and zoom out for strategic insight.

• Comfortable translating financial concepts for non-financial teammates. Collaborative and responsive across functions.

• Ready to build from the ground up and lead a future team. You’re proactive, hands-on, and resourceful.

• You thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments. You’re comfortable with ambiguity and eager to create structure where none exists.

• Trusted with sensitive data. Committed to accuracy, accountability, and doing the right thing.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $120,000 – $160,000
• Meaningful equity in a high-growth, profitable company
• 401k with 4% match
• Unlimited PTO
• Fully covered medical insurance