# Controller at Profluent

- Company: Profluent
- What the company does: The next frontier is authoring new biology, and with AI, we have the power to write the future—creating solutions that transform medicine, agriculture, and beyond. Backed by Insight and Air Street.
- Company website: https://www.profluent.bio/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Emeryville, California, United States; Hybrid (2-3 days on-site)
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Posted: 2026-07-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/profluent/jobs/5248707008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/profluent-controller/

## About the role

Profluent is seeking a Controller to serve as the company's senior accounting leader and architect of its finance infrastructure at a pivotal stage of growth. This is a true builder role: you will own the full accounting function, from close and financial reporting to technical accounting, equity, treasury, and compliance. You’ll also be designing the systems, controls, and processes required for a future public-company operating environment.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, active CPA license
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role, preferably within a Big 4 or similar environment
- Prior experience in a pre-IPO or high-growth venture-backed company environment required (e.g., biotech, tech)
- Demonstrated experience with NetSuite, including implementation, migration, or optimization (experience migrating from QuickBooks or similar legacy system strongly preferred)
- Hands-on experience designing and maintaining internal control frameworks
- Strong command of U.S. GAAP, ability to independently research and document technical accounting positions

Tags: Operations