Controller (Remote)

Overview

This role supports client organizations as a key financial steward, with responsibility for financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. The position also leads and mentors accounting staff in a shared services environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the accuracy and integrity of clients’ financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
• Take ownership of the entire accounting function, including corporate finance, GAAP adherence, and tax compliance.
• Spearhead strategic financial planning by translating data into actionable insights tailored to client goals.
• Lead the creation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly financial reports with a focus on business alignment.
• Manage and guide complex financial projects, ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives.
• Interpret and apply new accounting standards, serving as a content expert and advisor.
• Lead the team to deliver all assigned tasks on time, meeting deadlines and driving quality.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, supporting development and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement new service opportunities for existing clients.
• Drive innovation in financial systems and processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and risk mitigation across clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 8-10 years accounting experience
• CPA highly preferred
• Public Accounting experience highly preferred
• Experience in small privately-held, entrepreneurial companies as Controller or Assistant Controller
• Deep and solid knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, etc)
• Uncompromising sense of integrity and ethics
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide a remote team effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller for small privately-held, entrepreneurial companies
• Public Accounting experience
• CPA certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $120,000 - $130,000
• Full benefits including health, dental, vision, accident, and pet insurance
• Flexible vacation
• 401k plan with company match
• No busy season
• Work-from-home flexibility (work wherever philosophy)
• This is a W2, full-time, 40-hour/week position.
• The hiring process includes two short assessments. Results will be considered as part of the overall application.
• A live accounting test via Teams Screen Share will be conducted to confirm accounting skills. Passing this test is a mandatory requirement for the position.

Location

Fully remote. Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.

Additional Information

Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check and the ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.