Controller

Job Description

Controller (Financial Reporting, GAAP/IFRS & Accounting Operations)

Job Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We’re hiring an experienced Controller to lead financial operations, accounting oversight, and financial reporting for a growing organization.

This is a high-impact leadership role that combines hands-on accounting management with strategic financial oversight. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting executive decision-making, and building scalable accounting processes.

If you have deep expertise in GAAP or IFRS, financial reporting, accounting operations, and team leadership, this role offers significant ownership and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Accounting Operations

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with a target of a 5-business-day close.

• Review and approve:

  • Journal entries
  • Account reconciliations
  • Payroll entries
  • Depreciation schedules
  • Intercompany transactions

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

• Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting documentation.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review GAAP or IFRS-compliant financial statements.

• Deliver consolidated reporting packages, including:

  • Profit & Loss (P&L)
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow Statements

• Provide variance analysis and executive-level financial insights.

• Support board, investor, and leadership reporting requirements.

• Develop reporting dashboards and financial summaries.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal control frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinate external audits and prepare PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules.
• Support tax compliance and regulatory reporting across jurisdictions.
• Monitor financial governance and risk management processes.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support

• Partner with FP&A and leadership teams on:

  • Annual budgets
  • Forecasting
  • Financial planning
  • Capital allocation decisions

• Analyze business performance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Provide recommendations based on financial trends and variance analysis.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.
• Manage cash planning and forecasting activities.
• Oversee debt compliance and banking relationships.
• Support credit facility management and treasury operations.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Establish processes, standards, and accountability measures.
• Build team capabilities as the organization grows.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
• Improve financial workflows through automation and process enhancements.
• Develop scalable SOPs and accounting controls.
• Drive operational efficiency across accounting functions.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.

• 2+ years of accounting leadership or team management experience.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • GAAP
  • IFRS
  • Financial reporting standards
  • Internal controls

• Experience with ERP systems such as:

  • NetSuite
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • QuickBooks Enterprise

• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

• Comfortable working remotely during U.S. business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, ACCA, CMA, or MBA.

• Previous experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Finance Manager.

• Experience with:

  • ERP implementations
  • Financial system migrations
  • M&A integration projects

• Industry experience in:

  • SaaS
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate
  • Technology

• Familiarity with BI and reporting platforms such as:

  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Looker

Tools & Technology

• NetSuite
• SAP
• Oracle
• QuickBooks Enterprise
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Sheets
• Financial Reporting Platforms
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Looker

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Strong accounting and financial leadership capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and financial accuracy.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Ability to balance operational execution with executive-level reporting.
• Proactive problem-solver with a process improvement mindset.
• Strong communicator who can translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Month-end close completed within five business days.
• Accurate and audit-ready financial statements.
• Strong internal controls with minimal audit findings.
• Timely regulatory and tax compliance.
• Reliable financial reporting that supports executive decision-making.
• Scalable accounting systems and processes.
• High-performing and well-managed accounting team.

Why Join Us?

• Lead and own financial operations for a growing organization.

• Direct impact on executive decision-making and company strategy.

• Opportunity to improve and scale accounting systems and processes.

• High-visibility leadership role with significant ownership.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Career growth opportunities into:

  • Director of Finance
  • VP of Finance
  • Head of Finance
  • CFO Track Roles

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Controller who enjoys leading accounting operations, driving financial accuracy, and delivering strategic business insights, we’d love to hear from you.