Controller

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Controller to manage day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This hands-on individual contributor role involves maintaining accurate financial records, managing core accounting processes, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring strong operational and accounting controls.

Responsibilities

• Own daily accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records
• Manage accounts payable processes such as invoice processing, vendor coordination, payment execution, and expense tracking
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts monthly
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages
• Maintain accounting controls to ensure financial accuracy and consistency
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Monitor operating expenses and provide visibility into company spending
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax partners, and auditors as needed
• Support tax filings, audits, and compliance requirements
• Own financial systems and continuously improve accounting workflows and documentation
• Develop scalable processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting visibility

What Success Looks Like

• Financial records are accurate, timely, and audit-ready
• Month-end close processes run smoothly and predictably
• Leadership receives reliable financial reporting and visibility into company performance
• Vendor payments and accounting operations are accurate and timely
• Accounting processes are documented, scalable, and continuously improving
• Strong financial controls are consistently followed
• No critical tasks or details are overlooked

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or as a controller
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial operations
• Experience managing month-end close and reconciliations
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and general ledger accounting
• Familiarity with budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as QuickBooks or similar platforms
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller or senior accounting lead at a small or scaling company
• Experience supporting audits or external financial reviews
• Experience implementing or improving accounting systems and workflows
• Familiarity with SaaS or professional services business models
• Process improvement mindset and strong operational instincts
• Experience building financial reporting and operational dashboards

Compensation & Benefits (US)

• Salary range: $100,000–$140,000 USD depending on experience
• Remote role with preference for candidates with meaningful overlap in US time zones
• Open to candidates anywhere in the US and select other countries via employer of record arrangements (e.g., Canada, Mexico)

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 1:1 match up to the federal pre-tax limit, plus support for after-tax contributions and in-service rollovers
• Unlimited vacation
• Sick days for personal or family care
• 12 weeks paid parental leave, plus paid medical and military leave after one year of employment
• 100% healthcare premium coverage including family plans, plus HSA contributions for eligible plans

Location

Remote within the United States or select other countries with employer of record support. Candidates should have meaningful overlap with US time zones.

Application Instructions

Applicants should be authorized to work in the United States or specify their country of work if outside the US. Include current state or country of residence when applying.

Due to volume, only candidates with a strong fit will be contacted.