Controller

Overview

This role involves leading accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial compliance for a remote organization in the United States. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller ensures the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial records and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Management

• Direct and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Oversee preparation, review, and maintenance of financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements)
• Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately classified in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and supporting financial documentation
• Identify accounting discrepancies, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions
• Establish consistent accounting procedures to support accuracy, efficiency, and organizational growth

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and analyses for the CFO and executive leadership
• Monitor financial performance and identify trends, risks, and areas requiring attention
• Analyze revenue, expenses, operating costs, and financial variances
• Provide financial information to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Develop and maintain financial reporting procedures to ensure consistency and transparency across departments
• Support executive leadership with financial analyses, recommendations, and operational insights
• Ensure financial reporting deadlines are consistently met

Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal accounting controls, policies, and financial procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Maintain accounting practices consistent with GAAP and established organizational policies
• Identify financial risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies
• Implement corrective measures to mitigate financial exposure and strengthen accountability
• Maintain segregation of duties, financial approval processes, and documentation standards
• Coordinate and support external audits, financial reviews, and tax preparation activities
• Ensure financial records are accurate, properly maintained, and readily available for authorized review

Payroll, Compensation & Financial Reconciliation

• Partner with Human Resources, Payroll, and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial accounting and reconciliation of employee compensation
• Oversee payroll-related accounting entries, expense allocations, accruals, and liability reconciliations
• Review financial records related to employee wages, bonuses, commissions, and incentive compensation
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment of independent contractor payments and related financial obligations
• Reconcile payroll and compensation expenses against accounting records and applicable financial reports
• Identify discrepancies in payroll-related transactions and coordinate appropriate resolutions
• Support development of financial controls related to payroll processing, compensation expenses, and payment authorization
• Collaborate with relevant departments to improve accuracy and efficiency of payroll-related financial reporting

Budgeting, Forecasting & Expense Oversight

• Support the CFO in developing annual operating budgets, financial forecasts, and financial planning initiatives
• Analyze actual financial results against established budgets and forecasts
• Monitor departmental expenses and identify opportunities to improve cost management
• Provide financial analyses to support operational planning and resource allocation
• Assist with cash flow monitoring, working capital analysis, and financial projections
• Identify unusual spending patterns, financial inefficiencies, and potential cost-saving opportunities
• Provide recommendations to strengthen financial performance and operational accountability

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial information in company accounting systems
• Evaluate accounting processes and identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and improvement
• Implement efficient financial reporting and reconciliation workflows
• Maintain controls over financial system access, data accuracy, and transaction documentation
• Collaborate with internal technology and operational teams to improve financial systems and reporting capabilities
• Support integration and optimization of financial tools and accounting software
• Develop scalable accounting processes to support continued organizational growth

Leadership & Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Serve as a primary accounting and financial operations resource to the CFO
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to assigned accounting personnel, as applicable
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards within assigned financial functions
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, Sales, and other departments to maintain accurate financial information
• Communicate financial policies, procedures, and reporting expectations to appropriate stakeholders
• Support executive leadership with timely financial information and sound accounting recommendations
• Promote a culture of financial integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, accounting operations, and internal controls
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable accounting standards
• Proven experience managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Strong understanding of financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and expense management
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining internal accounting controls and financial procedures
• Demonstrated ability to identify financial discrepancies, assess risks, and implement corrective actions
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Proficiency with accounting software, financial management systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to executive leadership
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet critical deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational information

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation (preferred, not required)
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Previous experience serving as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leader
• Experience supporting financial operations within an organization of 300 or more employees
• Experience working in a rapidly growing, multi-department organization
• Familiarity with ADP, Gusto, or comparable payroll and financial systems
• Experience with commission-based compensation structures, incentive payments, and complex payroll reconciliation
• Experience supporting external audits, tax preparation, and financial compliance reviews
• Experience implementing accounting automation, financial reporting improvements, or enhanced internal control procedures
• Background in technology-enabled services, professional services, or other operationally complex business environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• FLSA Classification: Exempt

Location

• Remote, United States

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.