Controller - Remote

Overview

This role is for a hands-on Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting operations of a multi-entity professional services organization with operations across three continents. You will own the U.S. monthly close, financial reporting, and core accounting processes, while supporting global consolidation activities with teams in India and Brazil.

Responsibilities

• Own the U.S. monthly and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage cash operations, AR/AP, and U.S. multi-state payroll; monitor cash flow and maintain accurate cash projections.
• Support global financial reporting, intercompany consolidations, transfer pricing documentation, and reporting for the India and Brazil entities.
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors on U.S. audit and tax matters; prepare audit schedules, PBC lists, and supporting documentation.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a global accounting staff; document and continuously improve close processes and internal controls.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting packages for the CEO.
• Assist with development and monitoring of the annual budget and rolling forecasts.
• Run project-based financial reports, including utilization, realization, and gross margin by project/client.
• Analyze monthly operating costs and variances, flagging issues to the CEO.
• Ensure timely and accurate U.S. federal and state tax filings, in coordination with outside tax advisors.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure intercompany invoicing and transactions with India and Brazil operations are accurate and timely.
• Support the annual audit for U.S. operations, coordinating Brazil/India requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements.
• Process and oversee U.S. multi-state payroll and benefits administration, ensuring payroll tax accuracy.
• Support review of customer and vendor contracts (MSAs & SOWs) from a financial and risk perspective.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as assigned by the CEO.
• Lead and develop accounting, finance, HR, recruiting, and IT teams; manage and mentor small teams across the US, India, and Brazil; build scalable processes and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• U.S. multi-state payroll experience.
• Advanced skills with Excel.
• Experience preparing for and supporting external audits.
• Experience reviewing or supporting review of client/vendor contracts (MSA & SOW) from a financial perspective.
• Strong communication skills; comfortable presenting financial information to leadership.
• Ability to balance process ownership with hands-on execution in a lean team.
• Must be a team player, able to meet strict deadlines and work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Brazilian and/or Indian accounting or tax practices.
• Experience at a public accounting firm.
• Experience supporting international transfer pricing or intercompany accounting.
• Portuguese language skills.
• Experience managing or collaborating with nearshore/offshore finance teams.

Qualifications (Top requirements)

• Hands-on GAAP accounting experience, with exposure to IFRS given international operations.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of the monthly close and financial statement preparation.
• Experience in a multi-entity organization; professional services or technology services industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks; experience with PSA tools such as NetSuite OpenAir a plus.
• CPA or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical and Life Insurance.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Generous 401K plan after three months of employment.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
• Flexible work schedule and remote working option (U.S.-based).

Location

Remote working option (U.S.-based). Operations involve coordination across the US, Brazil, and India.