Intro

As a Controller at Vertex Labs, you'll join a Finance team that cares about doing the work well, not just doing it fast.

You'll have a seat at the table early — your input will shape how this function operates as we grow.

About the team

We believe in shipping iteratively, learning from real feedback, and cutting anything that doesn't serve the goal.

Everyone on the Finance team has a direct line to leadership — decisions get made quickly, without layers of approval.

Candidate Responsibilities

Support budgeting and planning cycles across departments
Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis
Build and maintain financial models and forecasts
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards

Candidate Profile

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills
3+ years of finance or accounting experience
Understanding of core accounting principles

Nice to have

Professional accounting qualification in progress or complete
Experience with ERP systems
Exposure to financial modelling for fundraising

Recruiting Process

Our hiring process starts with a short online screening test tied to this posting — usually under 26 minutes — so you can demonstrate your skills directly instead of relying on a generic application.

If you pass the test(s) attached to this role, your application moves straight to our hiring team for review, typically within 5 business days.

From there, expect two to three conversations with the team and hiring manager, followed by a decision and offer. We aim to keep the whole process under 4 weeks from start to finish.

Controller (Finance)