Captions is the leading video AI company, building the future of video creation. Over 10 million creators and businesses have used Captions to create videos for social media, marketing, sales, and more. We're on a mission to serve the next billion.

We are a rapidly growing team of ambitious, experienced, and devoted engineers, researchers, designers, marketers, and operators based in NYC. You'll join an early team and have an outsized impact on the product and the company's culture.

We’re very fortunate to have some the best investors and entrepreneurs backing us, including Index Ventures (Series C lead), Kleiner Perkins (Series B lead), Sequoia Capital (Series A and Seed co-lead), Andreessen Horowitz (Series A and Seed co-lead), Uncommon Projects, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, Lenny Rachitsky, Antoine Martin, Julie Zhuo, Ben Rubin, Jaren Glover, SVAngel, 20VC, Ludlow Ventures, Chapter One, and more.

Check out our latest financing milestone and some other coverage:

The Information: 50 Most Promising Startups

Fast Company: Next Big Things in Tech

The New York Times: When A.I. Bridged a Language Gap, They Fell in Love

Business Insider: 34 most promising AI startups

** Please note that all of our roles will require you to be in-person at our NYC HQ (located in Union Square) **

About the role: 

We are seeking a seasoned financial professional to manage and oversee our accounting operations. As Controller, you will act as the primary accounting advisor to the leadership team, ensuring financial integrity and compliance as we scale. You’ll work cross functionally to streamline financial processes, implement robust controls, and guide the company through critical initiatives such as ERP migration and financial audit, all while ensuring adherence to compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all general accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, tax & payroll.

• Lead preparation and execution of financial audits, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

• Spearhead the ERP migration (Quickbooks, Netsuite, Intacct), ensuring seamless transition with minimal disruption to operations.

• Develop and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures, adapting them as business evolves.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.

• Monitor and manage cash flow, providing accurate forecasting and budgeting to support strategic decision-making.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide financial insights and actionable recommendations to inform business strategy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent).

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, ideally in a high-growth startup environment.

• Proven experience managing ERP migrations.

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP standards (including ASC 606 and 842) and experience with financial audit preparation.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong ability to work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

• 401K with employer match

• Commuter Benefits

• Catered lunch multiple days per week

• Dinner stipend every night if you're working late and want a bite!

• Doordash DashPass subscription

• Health & Wellness Perks (Talkspace, Kindbody, One Medical subscription, HealthAdvocate, Teladoc)

• Multiple team offsites per year with team events every month

• Generous PTO policy and flexible WFH days

Captions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please note benefits apply to full time employees only.