Financial Controller

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a highly motivated Controller to join their Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and financial management, with experience in billing, invoicing, and financial reporting processes. Proficiency in QuickBooks and strong attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for executive review
• Provide insights into financial performance, trends, and key business metrics
• Monitor financial KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement

Financial Management

• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support a strong financial control environment through accurate processes and documentation
• Partner cross-functionally with teams across the organization to align financial goals and business objectives

Cash Flow Management

• Support cash flow planning and monitoring to ensure financial stability
• Identify opportunities to improve working capital management and operational efficiency

Audit and Compliance

• Coordinate financial audits and support audit preparation
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Address audit findings and implement process improvements as needed

Billing and Accounts Receivable Ownership

• Manage end-to-end billing and invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Generate and review invoices while maintaining accurate customer account records
• Oversee billing inquiries, disputes, and resolution processes
• Manage collections efforts for past-due accounts and support cash flow optimization
• Implement and maintain scalable billing processes and systems

Budgeting and Forecasting Support

• Support the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Assist in forecasting financial outcomes and business performance
• Provide variance analysis and recommendations

Culture

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven work environment
• Bring curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset to new challenges and opportunities
• Partner effectively across teams to solve problems and drive operational excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Proven experience (4+ years) as a Financial Controller or similar role
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail
• Problem solver who brings new ideas to the table
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work well independently and in a team, managing multiple tasks under rigorous deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in the digital media industry
• Prior startup and team expansion experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $130,000 - $150,000 per year
• Performance-based quarterly bonus
• Equity (stock options)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Employee development and wellness stipend
• Holiday break and volunteer time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Remote-first work environment with access to a New York office and WeWork spaces

Location

Remote (United States)