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Controller

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Google Sheets
  • Budgeting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational Skills
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Mentorship
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
  • 2+ years of leadership or team management experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS standards

Requirements:

  • Lead month-end and year-end close cycles (target: 5-day close)
  • Prepare GAAP/IFRS-compliant financial statements and deliver consolidated packages (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with variance analysis
  • Design and maintain internal control frameworks and manage external audits and regulatory compliance
  • Partner with FP&A on budgets and forecasts, capital planning, and provide recommendations based on performance

Job description

Controller (Financial Reporting, GAAP/IFRS, ERP – Remote, U.S. Hours)

About the Role

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

This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with strategic financial insight — ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and clear visibility for executive decision-making.

If you’re experienced in GAAP/IFRS, financial reporting, and leading accounting teams, this role offers high ownership and impact.

Responsibilities

Month-End & Year-End Close

  • Lead month-end and year-end close cycles (target: 5-day close)
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries (payroll, depreciation, intercompany)
  • Deliver consolidated financial packages:
    • Profit & Loss (P&L)
    • Balance Sheet
    • Cash Flow

Financial Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare GAAP/IFRS-compliant financial statements
  • Provide variance analysis with executive-level insights
  • Support board and investor reporting with dashboards and summaries

Internal Controls & Compliance

  • Design and maintain internal control frameworks
  • Ensure tax and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
  • Manage external audits and prepare PBC (Provided by Client) schedules

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Partner with FP&A on budgets, forecasts, and capital planning
  • Provide recommendations based on financial performance and variance trends

Treasury & Cash Management

  • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
  • Oversee debt compliance, credit lines, and cash planning

Team Leadership

  • Lead and mentor accounting team members
  • Review work for accuracy and enforce quality standards
  • Build team capacity as the organization scales

Process Improvement

  • Drive ERP implementations and system improvements
  • Automate workflows and strengthen financial SOPs
  • Improve efficiency and scalability of accounting processes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
  • 2+ years of leadership or team management experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS standards
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Enterprise)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Comfortable working remote during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

  • CPA, ACCA, or MBA
  • Experience as a Controller or Finance Manager in mid-sized companies
  • Experience with ERP implementations or M&A integration
  • Industry experience in SaaS, professional services, or real estate
  • Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)

Tools & Tech

  • ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Enterprise)
  • Excel / Google Sheets
  • Financial reporting tools
  • BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)

Why Join

  • Own and lead financial operations and reporting
  • Direct impact on executive decision-making and company strategy
  • Opportunity to build and scale accounting systems and processes
  • Work in a high-responsibility leadership role
  • Fully remote role with strong ownership and visibility

What Success Looks Like

  • Month-end close completed within 5 business days
  • Accurate, audit-ready financial statements
  • Strong internal controls with minimal audit adjustments
  • Timely compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements
  • Clear, actionable insights delivered to leadership
  • High-performing, efficient accounting team

Apply Now

If you’re a Controller who can lead financial operations, ensure accuracy, and deliver strategic insights, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help drive financial clarity and performance in a growing organization.

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