Controller (FP&A, Financial Reporting & Accounting Leadership) - Remote

Overview

This role is for an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and financial close processes for a growing organization.

You will partner with Executive Leadership, FP&A, Operations, external auditors, and internal finance stakeholders to maintain accurate financial records, strong internal controls, audit-ready reporting, and scalable accounting processes.

Full-Time • Remote • U.S. business hours

Responsibilities

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Maintain a five-business-day month-end close target.
• Review and approve:
  • Journal entries
  • Account reconciliations
  • Accruals
  • Payroll allocations
  • Depreciation schedules
  • Intercompany transactions
• Prepare complete financial reporting packages, including:
  • Profit & Loss Statements
  • Balance Sheets
  • Cash Flow Statements
• Deliver executive reporting with:
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial commentary
  • Dashboards
  • Executive reporting packages
• Prepare GAAP and IFRS-compliant financial statements.

Financial Reporting, Planning, and Executive Insights

• Provide board reporting, investor reporting support, and strategic planning support.
• Translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and strengthen accounting controls.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • GAAP
  • IFRS
  • Tax regulations
  • Audit requirements
  • Regulatory obligations
• Coordinate external audits and manage PBC (Prepared by Client) requests.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial documentation.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management

• Partner with FP&A teams on:
  • Annual budgets
  • Forecasting
  • Scenario planning
  • Capital planning
• Monitor:
  • Cash flow
  • Liquidity
  • Working capital
  • Debt compliance
• Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

Accounting Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Review team work for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Establish scalable accounting processes and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting operations.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Lead initiatives involving:
  • ERP implementations
  • Accounting automation
  • Workflow optimization
  • SOP development
• Improve reporting systems and accounting infrastructure.
• Reduce manual processes while increasing scalability and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • GAAP
  • IFRS
  • Internal controls
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial close management
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, ACCA, or MBA.
• Experience as a Controller, Finance Manager, or Accounting Manager.
• ERP implementation or M&A integration experience.
• Industry experience in:
  • SaaS
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Experience creating or presenting financial dashboards.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• Month-end close completed within five business days.
• Zero material audit adjustments.
• 100% on-time regulatory and tax filings.
• Accurate and timely executive reporting.
• Strong accounting team performance and development.
• Improved efficiency through automation and process optimization.

Location

Remote (U.S. business hours)