Controller (Remote US)

About the role

We are seeking a Controller to join our finance team. This is a high-impact role where you will oversee accounting operations, lead financial reporting, and drive process improvements that fuel our growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of disbursements, client billing activities, and overall cash management
• Own the monthly revenue recognition process and related reporting
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger by overseeing weekly postings, journal entries, and account reconciliations; review and approve balance sheet schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Manage month-end and quarter-end close processes, including preparation and review of account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, quarterly tax estimates and debt schedules
• Lead preparation of financial statements, management reporting, and variance analysis to provide insight into financial performance
• Support compliance-related filings (e.g., 1099s, business registrations, sales/use tax, other periodic filings)
• Monitor vendor relationships, including contract compliance, W-9 collection, and timely payment execution
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, policies, and procedures; recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency and scalability
• Provide support for client audits, tax preparation, and other external reviews
• Collaboratively work with department leaders to understand financial performance
• Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding, payroll system administration, and employee-related financial processes
• Mentor and manage accountant & two (2) interns, helping develop technical skills, ensuring accuracy in their work, and fostering professional growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting
• 5+ years experience in relevant professional experience in general corporate accounting, experience in service-based company preferred
• Public accounting or Audit experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience or familiarity with GAAP accounting and monthly closing processes
• Ability to drive process improvements in efficiency & effectiveness
• Experience with NetSuite & proficiency in excel required, experience with Datarails is a plus
• Exposure to automation tools and use of AI within Finance/Accounting disciplines
• Proven and measurable success in organizational skills and ability to adhere to timelines
• Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of financial records
• Takes initiative and responsibility to be self-motivated
• Equal parts competitive and curious; you’re a true problem solver
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, upper management, and external partners, as well as to supervise and guide accounting staff
• Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and make informed predictions