Financial Controller

Overview

A remote, full-time Financial Controller position is available, 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

Workflow & Collaboration

• Work directly with the 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, AP/AR 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
• Comfort operating independently in fast-moving environments
• Experience supporting founders, startups, or high-growth companies is strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to notice inconsistencies and resolve them 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
• High-trust, fast-moving team culture

Location

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