Financial Controller

Overview

Position: Financial Controller
Department: Finance
Location: Remote - US/Canada
Compensation: $150,000 per year

This role involves overseeing the accounting and financial operations of a growing portfolio of professional service businesses. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will lead day-to-day accounting functions, strengthen internal controls, improve financial reporting processes, and help scale the finance organization through organic growth and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple operating companies.
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting across all business units.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
• Develop reporting packages for executive leadership and ownership.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet support schedules.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense classification.
• Manage intercompany transactions and consolidations across multiple entities.
• Maintain an accurate chart of accounts and accounting policies.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and monitor internal accounting controls.
• Develop standardized accounting procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate annual financial statement reviews or audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with banking, insurance, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor the accounting team, including Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, AP, and AR personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop accounting talent as the organization grows.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes.
• Lead ERP enhancements, accounting system implementations, and workflow improvements.
• Improve month-end close timelines while maintaining accuracy.
• Partner with operations to improve financial visibility and reporting.

Business Partnership

• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts with the FP&A team.
• Provide financial insights to business leaders and department managers.
• Assist with acquisitions, due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integrations.
• Support special projects initiated by executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 3 years managing an accounting team.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Sage Intacct.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in professional services, legal, construction, real estate, or other project-based businesses.
• Multi-entity accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience including job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Real estate brokerage accounting experience such as commission tracking and trust/escrow management.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions.
• Public accounting background.
• Experience improving accounting processes within high-growth organizations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Strong business acumen.
• Collaborative, hands-on leadership style.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $150,000 per year.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off and company holidays.
• Professional development and CPA continuing education support.
• Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing organization.

Location

This is a remote position open to candidates located in the US or Canada.