Job Description

Controller

Location: Franklin, TN (In-Person, Mon–Thu / WFH Fridays)

Type: Full-Time

Reports to: SVP, Operations

Summary

The Controller is responsible for the integrity of our accounting operations and reporting on our fiscal health. You will lead the accounting team, own the annual budgeting cycle, and serve as a critical advisor to Thnks leadership. This role requires a balance of rigorous technical accounting, process automation, and clear communication to ensure Thnks remains financially sound and audit-ready as the company grows.

Your Role

As our Controller , you will be responsible for the integrity of our accounting operations, leading the daily financial functions, and reporting on our fiscal health. You will:

• Oversee the daily operations of the accounting team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Facilitate and lead the annual budgeting process, partnering with department heads to align resources with company strategy and short- and long-term goals.
• Produce and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP to the leadership team.
• Communicate regularly with the executive team regarding Thnks' financial posture, cash flow analysis, and budget-to-actual variances.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls and documentation to secure clean financial audits.
• Oversee all tax filings, regulatory compliance, and treasury management.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Experience: 8+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior financial leadership role within a high-growth technology company.
• Credentials: Active CPA license with strong expertise in GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
• Strategic Communicator: Outstanding ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial executive leadership.
• Geographic Presence: Ability to be on-site at our office in Franklin, TN Monday through Thursday to collaborate closely with the operations and leadership teams.
• Background: Prior experience at a public accounting firm is highly desirable.
• Organized and Agile: A proven track record of implementing scalable systems and workflows today that can seamlessly handle increased transaction volumes tomorrow.

What’s in It for You?

• A chance to shape the financial operations and fiscal strategy of a rapidly growing company.
• Direct mentorship, high-impact visibility, and a strong partnership with the senior executive team.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture that deeply values innovation, execution, and financial transparency.

SUCCESS IS…

• Audit Excellence: Maintaining a clean financial record that passes all audits and internal reviews with zero material weaknesses.
• Financial Transparency: Providing the leadership team with a real-time, accurate view of the company’s financial posture, runway, and budget versus actuals.
• Scalable Accounting: Implementing systems and workflows today that can handle an increase in transaction volume without a linear increase in headcount.
• Budget Alignment: Facilitating a predictable budgeting process where departmental spend is consistently aligned with Thnks’ strategic priorities.

Our Commitment to You

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance (80-100% employer-covered).
• Future Planning: 401(k) matching.
• Stipends: Monthly cell phone and internet stipend.
• Work Environment: In-office Monday through Thursday with Friday remote. 
• Work-Life Balance: 20 PTO days, company-paid holidays, and maternity leave.
• Wellbeing: Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Team Spirit: Regular team-building and community engagement events.

About Thnks

Thnks is the leading platform for real-time business relationship building. We make it effortless for professionals to send small, thoughtful gestures - a coffee, a lunch, an Uber credit - in seconds, with no address needed and enterprise compliance built in. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and everything in between across industries like insurance, healthcare, financial services, and commercial real estate.

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home, Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday

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