Client Controller

Overview

This role involves working remotely as a Client Customer Success Manager (CSM) reporting directly to the Client CFO. The position can be full-time or part-time and focuses on bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting within a proactive tax accounting and planning environment.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping

• Record all financial transactions accurately and completely.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts using QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Integrate other cloud-based transactions and platforms with QBO.

Month-End Close

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries.
• Reconcile account balances and bank statements.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or irregularities in financial entries, documents, or reports.

Accounting Duties

• Assist in preparing financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, potential issues, or opportunities for improvement.

Tax Support

• Assist the tax team in preparing documents and data for tax planning and filing.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Collaborate with the Client CFO or Client Controller to ensure accurate reporting and provide insights on financial health.

Scope of Work Monitoring

• Monitor scope of work and communicate client needs outside the scope to the administrative team for pricing considerations.
• Communicate with clients regarding the need for additional approvals before commencing out-of-scope work.

Continuous Learning & Improvement

• Stay updated on accounting best practices and QuickBooks Online functionalities.
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based systems.
• Strong technology skills including CRM systems, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of digital security requirements.
• Experience working in a fully remote and paperless environment preferred.
• Previous bookkeeping and accounting experience with a solid understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, problem-solving, and innovative thinking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Personal Qualities

• Detail-oriented with precision in accounting tasks.
• Analytical mindset to interpret financial data.
• Clear and open communicator.
• Research-oriented with the ability to gather and present information effectively.
• Efficient in producing significant output with minimal wasted effort.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structures.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Location

• Remote position

Note: This job description provides an overview of essential duties and responsibilities and may be revised based on business needs or organizational changes.