Controller

Maven is the leading women’s and family healthcare company. Named the #1 Most Innovative Company in Health by Fast Company in 2020, Maven advances women’s health, family planning, and diversity in the workforce by empowering parents to plan or start a family while growing their careers. Employers love Maven because it helps lower their healthcare costs while improving their ability to attract and retain women and working parents. Founded in 2014 by Katherine Ryder, Maven has raised $88MM, and is backed by Icon Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Oak HC/FT, Spring Mountain Capital, Female Founders Fund, Harmony Partners, and individual strategic investors Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Natalie Portman, and Anne Wojcicki.

The Finance team at Maven is growing and we are looking for our first Controller to manage the Accounting organization and lead key Finance processes. Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations, including the month, quarter, and year-end close processes. We are looking for someone who is passionate about building from the ground up, finds opportunity for process improvements and automation, and drives controls and accuracy.

As the Controller at Maven, you will: 

• Lead all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
• Serve as the company’s expert on accounting matters, partnering with other departments (Operations, Sales, IT, HR, among others) on structuring policies, and advising with respect to accounting and tax implications
• Lead the monthly consolidated close process, bringing new ideas and designing ways to make the process efficient
• Have deep understanding of GAAP, including revenue recognition and lease accounting
• Help drive operational efficiencies through system implementations and development of process improvements and new policies
• Develop and operationalize a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk
• Hire, lead, and coach a high performance Accounting team that scales with the business

We’re looking for you to bring: 

• 10+ years of progressive experience with audit or accounting, including 5+ years of in-house accounting experience and 2+ years of management experience
• Public Accounting experience preferred
• BA/BS in accounting and CPA certification required
• Strong project management ability, with the ability to act as primary owner of individual projects, analysis and process while working cross functionally
• Experience with systems and software implementation preferred
• Knowledge of sales and use tax
• Experience with early stage, high growth SaaS or subscription-based business models and/or healthcare industry preferred

At Maven we believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you do not have experience in all of the areas detailed above, we hope that you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.

Benefits & Perks: 

Mavens are united in their quest to improve the health and well-being of women and their families in our community. We seek to empower all of our team members to fulfill that mission and reach their full potential regardless of function, geography or experience level. That’s why we invest in our Mavens, who are our most important asset in achieving our mission. To that end, we offer:

• Choice of great medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options, including a plan for which the premium for Mavens is 100% covered by Maven
• Access to the Maven platform service and free Maven appointments for Mavens and generous credits for family & friends
• Free One Medical membership
• 401(k) plan
• Unlimited paid time off
• Monthly stipend for your choice of wellness benefits
• Weekly stipend for a *free* lunch
• One-time stipend to enhance your work from home experience (We will be working remotely until sometime next year!)
• A variety of virtual team events such as musical performances, game nights & happy hours
• 12 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks flexible time upon return
• Annual professional development stipend
• 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years