Controller, Symmetry

About Gusto At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve. All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy . AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process. Symmetry Software is part of Gusto. Symmetry is the payroll infrastructure for software & payroll platforms powering the paychecks of over 64 million workers each year. Our fully integrated suite of payroll tax APIs and software tools allows companies to solve tax compliance issues and build applications across the entirety of the payroll process. About the Role: We are seeking a Controller for Symmetry. Our systems and processes are well established, and we are looking for a professional ready for a new adventure. Experience in the software industry and with NetSuite is a plus. A strong understanding of the payroll industry and revenue recognition is also beneficial. Symmetry Software has been in business since 1984, earning a reputation for innovative solutions and high-level service in the payroll industry. We believe a great team is the key to a great company. If you are a hardworking individual who values trust, you may be a great fit for our organization. This role sits at the intersection of SaaS accounting, AI-enabled operations, and compliance. You will partner closely with our parent organization, Gusto, and their Finance & Business Operations (FBOS) team. Additionally, you will work alongside our NetSuite Administrator, Sales, and Service teams, serving as a strategic finance partner to the CFO. Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day: Financial Close & Reporting Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, producing GAAP financials and management reports for leadership and Gusto FBOS. Prepare monthly flux analyses, including budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance commentary. Coordinate with external auditors and Gusto's corporate accounting team for audits and compliance filings. Develop and maintain accounting policies, controls, and procedures for financial reporting and corporate activities. Internally Developed Software (IUS) & CCA Accounting Manage accounting for the Internal Use Software (IUS) and Cloud Computing Arrangement (CCA) under ASC 350-40. Partner with Engineering and Product on cost classification and track capitalized assets. Coordinate amortization in NetSuite and maintain IUS/CCA policies in alignment with Gusto standards. NetSuite Partnership & System Utilization Serve as the primary Finance stakeholder for NetSuite, ensuring the system is optimized for accounting needs. Collaborate with the NetSuite Administrator to evaluate and maintain integrations, such as commission tracking and AP scanning. Build NetSuite saved searches, reports, and dashboards to support financial analysis. SaaS Revenue & Contract Accounting Apply expertise in SaaS revenue recognition to ensure treatment of ARR, usage-based revenue, contract renewals, multi-year deals, and deferred revenue Partner with Sales and Finance to support complex contract negotiations, multi-year pricing structures, and usage reporting and special arrangements. Support ARR reporting, quota tracking, and commissions accounting including the buildout of commissions automation through NetSuite or add-on application. AI & Process