Controller (FP&A, Financial Reporting, Accounting Leadership)

Job Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We’re hiring an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and close processes for a growing organization.

This is a leadership role for someone who can combine strong technical accounting expertise with financial planning, team leadership, and operational improvement.

You will work closely with:

Executive Leadership
FP&A Teams
Auditors
Operations Teams
Finance Stakeholders

to ensure the company maintains:

Accurate financial records
Strong internal controls
Audit-ready reporting
Scalable accounting processes

If you enjoy balancing detailed accounting oversight with strategic financial leadership, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End & Year-End Close

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
Maintain a 5-business-day month-end close target.
Review and approve:

Journal entries
Account reconciliations
Accruals
Payroll allocations
Depreciation schedules
Intercompany transactions

Deliver complete financial reporting packages, including:

Profit & Loss Statements
Balance Sheets
Cash Flow Statements

Financial Reporting & Executive Insights

Prepare GAAP and IFRS-compliant financial statements.
Deliver executive-level:

Variance analysis
Financial commentary
Dashboards
Reporting packages

Support:

Board reporting
Investor reporting
Strategic decision-making

Translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.

Internal Controls & Compliance

Design, implement, and strengthen internal accounting controls.
Ensure compliance with:

GAAP
IFRS
Tax regulations
Audit requirements
Regulatory obligations

Manage external audits and PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules.
Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management

Partner with FP&A teams on:

Annual budgets
Forecasting
Scenario modeling
Capital planning

Monitor:

Cash flow
Liquidity
Working capital
Debt compliance

Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

Accounting Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
Review team deliverables for:

Accuracy
Completeness
Timeliness

Establish scalable accounting processes and quality standards.
Improve team productivity and operational effectiveness.

Process Improvement & Systems

Lead initiatives involving:

ERP implementations
Accounting automation
Workflow optimization
SOP development

Improve reporting systems and accounting infrastructure.
Reduce manual processes and strengthen scalability.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in:

Accounting
Finance
Related field

7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of:

GAAP
IFRS
Internal controls
Financial reporting
Close management

Hands-on experience with:

NetSuite
SAP
Oracle
QuickBooks Enterprise
Similar ERP systems

Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.
Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, ACCA, or MBA credentials.
Previous experience as a:

Controller
Finance Manager
Accounting Manager

ERP implementation or M&A integration experience.
Industry experience in:

SaaS
Professional Services
Real Estate

Experience with:

Power BI
Tableau
Looker
Financial dashboards

What Makes You Successful

Strong balance of accounting accuracy and business insight.
Highly organized and deadline-driven.
Comfortable communicating with executives and leadership teams.
Able to lead teams while remaining hands-on.
Proactive in identifying risks and process improvements.
Passionate about building scalable systems and controls.

Typical Day

Review reconciliations and approve journal entries.
Monitor month-end close progress and accounting deliverables.
Prepare financial reports and variance analysis.
Meet with leadership to discuss business performance.
Support audit and compliance requirements.
Mentor accounting team members and review work quality.
Improve accounting processes and automation opportunities.
Analyze financial trends and provide operational recommendations.

In short: You ensure financial operations remain accurate, compliant, scalable, and strategically valuable to the business.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Month-end close completed within 5 business days.
Zero material audit adjustments.
100% on-time regulatory and tax filings.
Accurate and timely executive reporting.
Strong accounting team performance.
Improved efficiency through automation and process improvements.

Why Join Us?

High visibility with leadership and executive teams.
Opportunity to influence financial strategy and operations.
Blend of:

Accounting Leadership
FP&A
Financial Reporting
Internal Controls
Process Improvement

Significant ownership and impact across the organization.
Opportunity to help scale financial operations in a growing business.

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