Company Overview:

We are building Protege to solve the biggest unmet need in AI — getting access to the right training data. The process today is time intensive, incredibly expensive, and often ends in failure. The Protege platform facilitates the secure, efficient, and privacy-centric exchange of AI training data.

Solving AI’s data problem is a generational opportunity. We’re backed by world-class investors and already powering partnerships with some of the most ambitious teams in AI. The company that succeeds will be one of the largest in AI — and in tech.

We’re a lean, fast-moving, high-trust team of builders who are obsessed with velocity and impact. Our culture is built for people who thrive on ambiguity, own outcomes, and want to shape the future of data and AI.

Role Overview

:As Controlle r at Protege, you will own the company’s day-to-day financial operations and serve as a key partner to our Head of People & Operations and Finance Leadershi p and leadership team. You’ll ensure that our financial systems, reporting, and controls scale in step with our rapid growth

.This is a role for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and excited to build foundational financial infrastructure in a fast-moving, mission-driven company. You’ll manage accounting processes, implement scalable systems, and deliver the insights that help drive strategic decisions

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Key Responsibilitie**

• s:Overse e day-to-day accounting operatio ns including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, expense management, and reconciliatio

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• u:5–8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally with startup or high-growth tech exposu
• reStrong understanding of GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls; particular command of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition procedur
• esProficiency with QuickBooks Online (or equivalent) and experience integrating financial tools (Ramp, Rippling, Bill.com, etc
• .)Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of owning complex processes end-to-e
• ndExcellent communicator with the ability to distill financial information for non-finance stakeholde
• rsYou are proactive, resourceful, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving environme
• ntYou treat those around you with kindness and integri

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Bonus If You Ha**

• ve:CPA or equivalent certificat
• ionExperience in S aaS or B2B marketpl ace business mod
• elsExposure to multi-entity or international accounting (IF
• RS)Background in implementing new finance systems or ERP migrati
• onsPrior experience as an external auditor or managing external audit processes in-ho

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