Remote_W2 Contract_Finance Controller – Statutory Compliance & Audit Lead_Remote

Overview

A remote Finance Controller position is available on a 6+ month W2 contract with potential extension. This role requires over 15 years of experience and focuses on statutory compliance and audit leadership within finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage state audits, statutory audits, internal audits, and external audits.
• Oversee financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and executive management reporting.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen financial governance practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Compliance, or Controllership roles.
• Strong expertise in US GAAP, SOX Compliance, Statutory Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Audit Management, and Risk Management.
• Proven experience managing state audits, statutory audits, internal audits, and external audits.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience supporting large enterprise organizations or consulting environments.
• Experience working within multinational finance operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.

Location

• Remote

Contract Details

• W2 Contract
• Duration: 6+ months with potential extension