controller

About the company

The employer is an Austin-based Video Game Developer founded 8 years ago by seasoned executives from top video game and media companies. They are passionate about creating worlds you can get lost in. Their team has years of hands-on experience creating games and immersive experiences for a wide array of platforms and audiences.

About the company’s culture and values

Why people like working with us:

• Creative and collaborative team
• Studio-wide commitment to work-life balance
• Diverse range of projects, always learning something new
• Work with awesome existing franchises and help craft new ones
• Freedom to contribute to open-source efforts and side-projects
• Distributed team, working fully remotely

They have made it a priority to have at least two in-person gatherings a year to help cultivate their community, see their colleagues, and play lots and lots of games together.

They are looking for a Controller who shares their passion for creativity and innovation— with a love for numbers, systems, and strategic growth.

Responsibilities

The Controller will serve as the financial backbone of the studio—responsible for overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and partnering with leadership to drive data-informed decisions. You’ll work closely with the executive team to support growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and enjoys translating financial complexity into clarity and strategy.

• Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to provide insight into financial performance, cash flow, and forecasting.
• Manage annual budgets and long-range financial planning.
• Lead the audit and tax processes in coordination with external partners.
• Implement and maintain accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online and Namely) and recommend process improvements for scalability.
• Collaborate with contacts at Namely on the management of payroll execution
• Support publisher reporting, milestone tracking, and revenue recognition related to game sales, licensing, and partnerships.
• Oversee compliance with federal and state financial regulations.
• Coordinating with external auditors as needed.
• Mentor and grow the finance team as the studio scales.

Software:

QuickBooks Online, Google Suites and Namely

Qualifications

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA a plus but not required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience in entertainment, media, gaming, or tech industries.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow in a project-based environment.
• Experience with Jira or Slack.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting best practices.
• Familiarity with TEMIIP guidelines
• MBA

Workplace

• Be part of a creative organization that values health and well-being of their team members as much as they value high quality work, innovation, autonomy, and teamwork.
• Contribute directly to projects shaping the next generation of narrative and interactive entertainment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• 100% virtual organization.
• An environment that supports professional growth and celebrates individuality.

Location: Role is 100% remote. The company is based in Austin, TX however there is no office.

Employment Status: W2

If you are interested in this role, apply on our website: https://betterbalancelife.com/candidates