Corporate Controller / Assistant Controller

About Meru Health

Meru Health is setting the new standard in mental healthcare with a holistic online solution to not only help people manage their mental health condition but heal and recover to get their life back. We are on a mission to help 10 million people recover from mental health challenges by 2030 by utilizing the latest science and technology. If you are looking for a place where your work has a strong impact on people’s lives, we invite you to join us on our mission.

About You

We are looking for a Corporate Controller or Associate Controller to join the Meru team and lead our end-to-end accounting operations in Denver, CO or San Mateo in SF Bay Area, CA (hybrid, 3 days/week in office). Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be a core leader responsible for improving and running our accounting function, creating a scalable, compliant, and accurate operation in the process.

This role is ideal for a candidate with a proven track record of excellence in accounting, including in fast-growth environments where you have implemented best practice systems and processes. You thrive in a group of highly skilled, motivated, analytical and emotionally intelligent teammates who live and work with a high standard of integrity.

Why People Love Working at Meru

• Mission with strong, direct social impact. Be part of a pioneering solution to mental healthcare (using human support, biofeedback, and digital tools) to help 10 million people overcome mental health challenges by 2030.
• Supportive and talented colleagues to work with. Work alongside an international & multicultural team where the practice of inclusion & psychological safety are paramount for transparency, collaboration, creativity, and diversity of thought.
• We invest in your wellbeing. We practice what we preach. In addition to wellness and lunch benefits, flexible working hours and weekly breakfasts, you will have access to Meru’s mental health program. 
• Striving for excellence. We are an ambitious group of people who want to drive excellence, positive change, and make a global impact in mental health. We aspire to grow as individuals and teams. 

What Success Looks Like

• Take over accounting operations. Understand and take ownership of the Company’s accounting operations within the first 30 days. Proficiently manage the second monthly close after observing the first one.
• Bring us to best practice. In the first 90 days, refine core accounting processes (payments, treasury, close, etc.) to achieve a best practice state and audit readiness for future closes. Shorten our monthly close time to under 10 calendar days.
• Make us scalable. In the first 6 months, implement systems and processes that allow us to 10x the size of our business without running into issues in accounting. Improve revenue cycle management, support (or lead) NetSuite implementation, and address any issues in historical periods.
• Open a path to IPO. In the first 12 months, engage a Big-4 auditor jointly with the CFO and complete an audit of the Company’s 2024 and 2025 financials.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting operations, including reporting, revenue, payments, treasury, payroll, and taxes
• Lead and grow a high-performing accounting team
• Manage accounting processes, policies and controls to match US GAAP and SEC reporting standards
• Serve as a business partner to Sales, Operations, HR, and the broader Finance team to ensure full alignment on and seamless execution of Meru priorities

What We Are Looking For

• Must-Have Experience:
• CPA with 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Junior / Associate / Assistant / Corporate Controller or other senior accounting role with comparable duties
• Experience in complex revenue operations and ASC 606 compliance
• Fluency in using NetSuite and QuickBooks
• Thorough understanding of complex, international inter-company accounting
• Ideal Experience:
• Extensive experience at a high-growth, commercial payor reimbursed healthcare provider company
• Extensive leadership experience in complex, international inter-company accounting
• NetSuite superuser or implementation experience
• Public company audit experience at a top tier accounting firm
• Past experience in preparing and leading a private company through their first audit
• Proven ability to create order in situations that require it
• Soft Skills:
• Strong alignment ​​with Meru Values
• Collaborative and transparent leadership style
• Strong communication skills with ability to deliver concise, actionable insights to stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and great at prioritization

Compensation Package

• Salary and Equity: Competitive, market-benchmarked salary and stock options - expected salary range depending on location and experience, plus possible relocation stipend for candidates moving more than 100 miles from their current location
• Health Benefits: Top tier Cigna insurance with 100% employee coverage and 75% dependent coverage for medical, dental, and vision premiums
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy with 4 weeks in the first year and 5 weeks/year after the first anniversary 
• Wellbeing Resources: Access to our holistic 12-week mental health program for you and up to two dependents
• Additional Perks:
• $400 annual wellness stipend after 4 months of tenure
• $250 home office stipend

Salary Range

• SF Bay Area: $165,000 - $190,000
• Greater Denver Area: $140,000 - $162,000