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 Role

As Controller, you are responsible for overseeing Dash0’s financial accounting, reporting, and compliance processes. You 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 will work closely with the CEO, CRO, and external advisors to maintain financial health and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Own and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes

Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards

Maintain general ledger integrity and financial documentation

Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors

Financial Controls & Compliance

Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies

Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax laws, and financial reporting standards

Manage statutory reporting requirements

Budgeting & Forecasting Support

Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

Partner with leadership to monitor financial performance against targets

Provide variance analysis and structured financial insights

Cash Flow & Liquidity Management

Monitor cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital

Support investment and funding planning initiatives

Systems & Process Improvement

Own and improve financial systems and reporting tools

Ensure clean, scalable finance processes as the company grows

Identify and implement process efficiencies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Revenue Operations, HR, and Operations to ensure alignment across financial processes

Support board reporting and investor updates with accurate financial data

Who You Are

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

Structured, detail-oriented, and highly reliable

Comfortable working independently in a scaling organization

Strong analytical skills and ability to translate numbers into business insights

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 Join Dash0

High-impact role with direct visibility to executive leadership

Opportunity to build scalable financial foundations in a fast-growing company

Competitive compensation package

Equity participation

Collaborative and transparent culture