Controller (Remote US)

About the role

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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Experience with NetSuite & proficiency in excel
• Exposure to automation tools and use of AI within Finance/Accounting disciplines

Benefits

We offer a set living wage at Directive. The annual base salary range for this position based in the United States is $125,000- $140,000 USD. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on Directive's compensation practices, job related skills, and depth of experience.

At Directive, we offer:

• Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle
• Including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents (US, CAD, MX)
• Benefits to Support the Whole Person:
• 🧠 Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace
• 💪 Physical - Physical therapy through Omada, thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts, complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care
• 🛫 Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave
• 💰 Financial - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match
• 🌟 Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time
• 🌴 Annual Company-wide Retreat

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position based in the United States is $125,000- $140,000 USD. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on Directive's compensation practices, job related skills, and depth of experience.

Schedule

This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), and Slack.