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Financial Controller

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA a plus
  • 5–7+ years of financial management experience, preferably in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience with international financial coordination and compliance

Responsibilities

  • Prepare timely, accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations
  • Manage cash flow and line-of-credit (LOC) reporting
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive informed decision-making
  • Deliver actionable financial insights to executive leadership

About the company

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Productive Playhouse

Translation & Localization

*Note: Productive Playhouse will only contact candidates or clients from an @productiveplayhouse.com email domain.* Productive Playhouse is an International Language Services and Production company based in Los Angeles with multiple cleanroom facilities throughout the world. Language is at the heart of our company, with our services in linguistics focussing as much on machine learning as human speech. The projects we engage in cover a broad range of human and machine speech and word processing. These include localization, text to speech and speech recognition, transcription, translation, proofreading, field data gathering, and rating services. We work with over 180 language locales and have operations across the globe. The specialities offered by our Language Services division also extend to in-depth studies of linguistics and language, with regionalized content creation and analysis refining text word by word. Productive Playhouse operates with the most up to date Natural Language Understanding (NLU) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) software to bring the human elements of language and linguistics to AI speech and learning. Our Production Division has produced several high quality children’s educational content series, and has won many awards for its exceptional work in making language education accessible and fun. As a Los Angeles based company, Productive Playhouse’s main operating language is English, but our diverse, multilingual team members enable us to speak and conduct business in English, French, Spanish, Turkish, Dutch, and German to expand our reach. Each project, we work with a range of individual target language speakers and qualified linguists with experience in text to speech and machine learning, phonology, and sociolinguistics. We deliver outstanding work thanks to the unique skills in linguistics that our workers offer. Our language services are about more than just a job, they’re about bringing human speech into the future.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryTranslation & Localization
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Be Our Next Global Finance Leader
Help Us Grow as We Help You Grow

 

CONTROLLER 

Remote | $90,000 - $125,000 USD

We reward talent. Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location — exceptional candidates may exceed the listed range.


At Productive Playhouse (PPH), we started by teaching children through award-winning programming and grew into a global data and language services company trusted by clients worldwide. At the heart of everything we do is a singular mission: keeping language alive. From transcription and translation to localization and linguistic analysis, we are dedicated to the preservation of languages, and the cultures they carry.

 

About Productive Playhouse

PPH is a pioneering global data company offering transcription, linguistic analysis, localization, field and studio recording, language skill verification, and specialized data handling across diverse environments. Since 2011, we have expanded rapidly while maintaining an unwavering commitment to precision, security, and innovation. Our team is dynamic, our mission is meaningful, and our growth is real.  

 

The Role

As Controller, you will own the financial engine of PPH, including overseeing financial reporting, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and international compliance. You will be a strategic partner to executive leadership, a mentor to your accounting team, and the person who ensures every number tells the right story.

 

This is a high-trust, high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, global environment.

 

What You'll Do

  • Prepare timely, accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations
  • Manage cash flow and line-of-credit (LOC) reporting
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive informed decision-making
  • Deliver actionable financial insights to executive leadership
  • Develop and enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures
  • Coordinate with foreign accounting and audit teams on filings, tax coordination, and board meetings
  • Support external tax and audit firms with compliance preparation
  • Manage corporate filings, business licenses, workers' compensation audits, and insurance renewals
  • Partner with HR on benefits administration including health insurance and 401(k)
  • Oversee and mentor the accounting and finance team
 

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA a plus
  • 5–7+ years of financial management experience, preferably in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience with international financial coordination and compliance
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks, ADP General Ledger, and financial modeling tools
  • Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
  • A high standard of integrity, precision, and accountability
 

Why PPH?

We seek improvement always, which means we invest in our people, welcome feedback, and build careers, not just jobs. You'll join a team that fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where every voice is valued. We tackle complex challenges with creativity and expertise, and we're looking for someone who does the same.

 

💻 Fully remote (PST hours, 9am–6pm)

🌍 Global scope with real leadership responsibility

🤝 Collaborative, values-driven culture

📚 Lunch & Learn programs to keep you sharp and growing

🏥 Comprehensive health insurance coverage

💳 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

🧠 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

💰 401(k) with company match

🏛️ The opportunity to build a lasting legacy — your work here matters

✨ And much more!

We reward talent. Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location — exceptional candidates may exceed the listed range.


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening. Productive Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We participate in E-Verify. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact [email protected]

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