Controller

Mudflap serves the $800B trucking industry, the backbone of the U.S. economy. Our market-leading payment products help truckers save thousands of dollars on fuel (their #1 business expense) while providing our fuel stop partners with access to new, hard-to-reach customers. We’re a fast-growing marketplace business looking for a new customer-obsessed teammate to join us on this exciting journey.

As a Controller, you will report to the CFO and be responsible for running the accounting function, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and scalability as Mudflap continues to grow. You’ll play a key role in shaping the company’s financial processes and strategies, helping drive our mission forward. 

This role involves a hybrid work approach, balancing in-office collaboration with the ability to work remotely.

Expectations (In this role, you will):

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.

• Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP, ASC 606 and other accounting and regulatory requirements.

• Manage audits, tax compliance and external financial relationships.

• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs

• Ensure that accounts payable, accounts receivables, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll, and tax transactions are administered and organized timely and properly.

• Support the executive team with accounting strategies and financial insights to drive decision-making.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline financial workflows and improve reporting efficiencies.

• Lead and mentor a growing finance and accounting team.

Experience (What we look for):

• 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a high-growth startup or fintech environment.

• CPA and 4+ years of audit experience with established CPA firms strongly preferred.

• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and reporting requirements.

• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks) and financial automation tools.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with a hands-on approach in a fast-paced startup environment.

If you’re passionate about building scalable financial processes and want to have a real impact in a fast-moving, mission-driven company, we’d love to hear from you!

Perks and Benefits (What we offer): 

• A committed team on a mission to change a massive industry for the better

• A high bar for quality and commitment to self-improvement 

• An open mind to new ideas and methodologies

• Competitive salary and benefit options

• Opportunities and support for major career growth

The base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. This information reflects a base salary range for this position based on current market data, which may be subject to change as new market data becomes available. The candidate's skills, experience, and other relevant factors will determine the exact compensation. This position may also be eligible for additional incentives such as equity awards or short-term incentives. Our benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, WFH stipend, and PTO.

Company Overview (Who we are):

Mudflap is on a mission to transform the trucking and logistics industry by leveling the playing field for owner operators and small fleets. Backed by top-tier venture investors, including QED, Matrix Partners, Commerce Ventures, NFX, and 500 Startups and included in the Forbes Fintech 50 list, Mudflap offers fleet fuel management solutions. Our core team hails from Disney, Uber, Procore, DoorDash, Google, Meta, Capital One, Affirm and Brex.

Here are the core values that we believe in and look for in new teammates:

• Be Customer Obsessed: We deeply understand customer needs and put our customers at the center of everything we do

• Make it Count: Act like an owner by focusing on the impact of your work

• Find a Way: Be a creative problem solver who pushes past roadblocks to win for our customers and our teammates

• Sweat the Details: We keep our standards high and achieve them by paying attention to every detail

• Be Curious: Use a growth mindset to question assumptions, take calculated risks and stretch the boundaries of what’s possible