About us

At Pareto.AI, we’re on a mission to enable top talent around the world to participate in the development of cutting-edge AI models.

In coming years, AI models will transform how we work and create thousands of new AI training jobs for skilled talent around the world. We’ve joined forces with top AI and crowd researchers at Anthropic, Character.AI, Imbue, Stanford, and UPenn to build a fair and ethical platform for AI developers to collaborate with domain experts to train bespoke AI models.

About this role

As Controller at Pareto, you’ll be the financial backbone of our fast-growing organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll own the integrity of our financials, lead the month-end close process, and develop robust systems to ensure scalability and compliance. You’ll work cross-functionally to support strategic decision-making and be a critical player in helping us reach the next phase of growth.

You'd be a great fit at Pareto if you:

Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving processes
Have a strong attention to detail and a deep sense of accountability
Love building systems and processes from the ground up
Enjoy translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights
Are collaborative, communicative, and proactive in driving improvement
Are excited to help build a mission-driven company changing the future of work

What you’ll do:

Lead and manage all aspects of accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, payroll, revenue recognition, and financial reporting
Own and optimize the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Prepare internal and external financial statements following GAAP
Develop internal controls and improve accounting policies and procedures
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in collaboration with the FP&A team
Manage annual audits and relationships with external auditors and tax advisors
Help implement and maintain financial systems and software
Partner with leadership across the company to provide financial insights that inform strategy

What you’ll need:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
Deep understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
Experience in high-growth startups or tech companies preferred
Proven ability to manage audits and implement accounting systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High integrity, judgment, and professionalism

Tools you'll use:

Quickbooks
Microsoft Excel
Stripe
Slack
GSuite (GDocs, GSheets, etc.)
Coda
Metabase

What’s in store for you:

Salary Range: $1,550-$1,725 per month, based on skills and experience.

Bi-Monthly payout
Bi-annual performance review & promotions:
- We have many growth opportunities for high performers.
- We promote over 90% of our managers & leaders from within our team.
Mentorship & skills training
Supportive, tight-knit community