Financial Controller

Overview

This is a full-time remote Financial Controller position requiring 40 hours per week. The role reports directly to the CEO and is open to candidates located in PST or EST time zones.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly and monthly close processes across multiple entities
• Maintain fully reconciled financials with zero uncategorized balances
• Manage accounts payable workflows, vendor payments, W-9/1099 documentation, and approval tracking
• Monitor cash flow, account balances, and tax reserve schedules proactively
• Manage payroll processing and reconciliation through Deel
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records and data rooms
• Coordinate with CPAs, legal teams, FP&A, and leadership on reporting and compliance workflows
• Support automation of reconciliation and reporting systems using available integrations and tools
• Maintain budget-to-actuals tracking and proactively flag anomalies or risks
• Ensure compliance with filing deadlines and maintain internal financial controls
• Work directly with CEO, FP&A, Senior Bookkeeper, CPAs, and legal partners
• Maintain finance visibility and workflow tracking using ClickUp
• Deliver structured financial updates proactively without requiring follow-up
• Escalate risks, missing approvals, or operational blockers early
• Support cross-functional operational and strategic finance discussions as needed

Requirements

• Experience managing multi-entity financial operations, reconciliations, and close processes
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, accounts payable/accounts receivable workflows, compliance, and audit readiness
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Deel, ClickUp, and modern finance operations tools
• Strong operational discipline, organization, and documentation management skills
• Ability to manage sensitive financial workflows with accuracy and discretion
• Proactive communication and strong ownership mentality
• Comfortable operating independently in fast-moving environments
• Experience supporting founders, startups, or high-growth companies is strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with ability to notice and resolve inconsistencies quickly
• Operates with high precision and accountability
• Thinks in systems, controls, and operational structure
• Escalates issues before they become problems
• Maintains calm under pressure and shifting priorities
• Takes ownership without waiting for reminders or direction

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote work
• Flexible schedule and time off
• Access to leading AI tools
• Direct collaboration with leadership
• Long-term career growth opportunities

Location

Remote position; candidates should be located in PST or EST time zones.