Controller

WHO WE ARE Maybern is transforming the way private fund managers effectively manage their funds through cutting edge technology: an operating system with deterministic guard rails underneath, agents on top. Maybern is founded by top engineering experts with deep knowledge of the fund management space. Private funds manage $15T in capital and are growing at 20% YoY, but with increasing regulatory scrutiny and investor demands for transparency, the need for more modern, fully agentic solutions to help private fund CFOs is crucial. This is where Maybern comes in. We are equipping fund managers with a fully agentic operating system for private fund management, enabling private investment managers to focus on what they do best: driving returns for their investors. We are backed by leading venture capital firms and a large number of strategic investors. Maybern is an NYC based company with a strong in-office culture to drive collaboration, and we are looking to make strong additions to our team. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a hands-on Controller who is ready to build. Maybern is a Series B fund accounting SaaS platform scaling from 75 to 120+ people, and this is our first internal accounting hire. You will own everything from the general ledger to investor-ready financial statements, take us through our first institutional audit, and build the accounting infrastructure from the ground up. The ideal candidate is an individual contributor who has done their Big 4 time, has lived inside a high-growth startup, and is ready to own something from scratch. The person who succeeds here will grow into full controllership as Maybern scales toward Series C and beyond. WHAT YOU’LL DO You will be Maybern’s first internal accounting hire, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff and Director of Strategy & Operations. You will meaningfully shape our finance function by: - Own the Close: Drive month-end close in partnership with our outside accounting firm. Maintain the GL, chart of accounts, reconciliations, and all accounting policies. - Build Audit Readiness: Lead Maybern’s first institutional audit for our next fiscal year: auditor selection, pre-audit readiness, PBC preparation, and fieldwork management. Build internal controls appropriate for a high-growth Series B. - Drive Revenue Integrity: Ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606 across Maybern’s enterprise SaaS contract structures. Partner with our Strategic Finance Lead to reconcile CARR, ARR, and deferred revenue so our numbers are auditable and investor-ready. - Own Technical Accounting & Accounting Policies: Own Maybern’s formal accounting policy positions. ASC 718 (stock-based compensation): maintain the grant schedule, recognize expenses, estimate forfeitures, and handle adjustments for terminated employees. ASC 350-40 (capitalized software development costs): establish the policy and own ongoing capitalization decisions. ASC 340-40 (deferred commissions). COGS vs. opex allocation methodology. - Modernize the Stack: Optimize our current tools (QuickBooks, Carta, Rippling, Ramp, Runway) and recommend the right GL and accounting infrastructure for the next 18–24 months. Implement scalable processes and leverage AI tools to operate at a higher leverage ratio than headcount alone would suggest. - Partner Across the Business: Prepare monthly financial statements and contribute to board materials. Support fundraising activities and investor diligence. Coordinate cap table, 409a, and equity accounting (ASC 718) with Carta. Collaborate with our Strategic Finance Lead on financial forecasting, department budgets, and strategic projects. WHO YOU ARE - Adaptability: You adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions, effectively coping with complexity and change, and thrive as a self-starter who takes initiative without needing much direction. - Owner. No job is too small. You treat the GL with the same seriousness as the board package. You don’t wait to be told wha