Controller (Remote, NetSuite)

Overview

This fully remote role (United States, excluding Hawaii) is responsible for owning the accounting function for a private equity-backed software and services organization growing through acquisition. You will partner directly with the CFO, take full ownership of NetSuite, and build scalable accounting processes.

This opportunity is suited for either:

• An experienced Controller who wants a hands-on role, or
• A strong Senior Accountant ready to step into Controller-level ownership

As the organization grows, there may be an opportunity to expand into broader finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Run the accounting function as a hands-on department of one, including:
  • General ledger (GL)
  • Accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR)
  • Invoicing and collections
  • Payroll accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Reconciliations
• Own monthly and annual close, financial statements, and reliable reporting
  • Current monthly close cycle is approximately 5–7 business days
• Serve as NetSuite’s primary in-house accounting owner, including:
  • Day-to-day use
  • Troubleshooting
  • Configuration
  • Reporting
  • Workflow improvements
• Maintain GAAP accounting, including:
  • Deferred revenue
  • Prepaids
  • Annual software subscriptions
  • Fixed-price services with milestones
  • Time-and-materials work
• Coordinate external auditors and maintain clear supporting schedules, controls, and documentation
• Guide outsourced implementation partners as acquired businesses move into NetSuite by:
  • Managing requirements
  • Validating results (rather than implementing conversions yourself)
• Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and reporting as your capabilities develop

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive accounting experience, typically around 5–7 years or more, with substantial personal responsibility for close and the underlying accounting work
• Hands-on NetSuite experience and the ability to independently own its accounting use without foundational training
• Practical GAAP knowledge, including reconciliation and deferred-revenue experience, plus Excel skills
• Willingness to personally handle daily accounting while improving the function

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Senior Accountants who have substantially contributed to close
• Previous Controller title or final close sign-off is not required
• CPA/public accounting experience
• Software or services experience
• ERP migration exposure
• FP&A experience
• Deep ASC 606 policy specialization
• Prior FP&A ownership (with CFO support as needed)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000–$145,000 annually (flexibility for the right candidate)
• Workload: approximately 40 hours per week
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) eligibility
• 100% of the employee health premium covered, plus a 25% contribution toward spouse/dependent health premiums

Location

• Fully remote in the United States, excluding Hawaii