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Controller

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
English

Other Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Mentorship
  • People Management
  • Delegation Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Decision Making

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Requirements:

  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries
  • Deliver consolidated financial statements (P/L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and GAAP/IFRS-compliant reporting with variance analysis
  • Design and maintain internal control frameworks, ensure regulatory and tax compliance, and manage external audits and PBC schedules
  • Budgeting and forecasting in partnership with FP&A; provide data-driven financial recommendations and dashboards for leadership

Job description

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

About the Role

We’re hiring a Controller to lead financial operations, reporting, compliance, and accounting teams.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll own month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic financial insights — ensuring accurate books and supporting executive decision-making.

If you have strong experience in accounting leadership, GAAP/IFRS reporting, and team management, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Month-End & Year-End Close

  • Lead close cycles with a 5-day close standard
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries
  • Deliver consolidated financials:
    • P&L
    • Balance Sheet
    • Cash Flow Statements

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 compliance with regulatory and tax requirements
  • Manage external audits and PBC schedules

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Partner with FP&A on budgets and forecasts
  • Support capital allocation decisions
  • Provide data-driven financial recommendations

Treasury & Cash Management

  • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
  • Manage debt compliance and credit facilities
  • Oversee cash planning and financial stability

Team Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and manage accountants and finance staff
  • Build team capacity and enforce quality and accuracy standards
  • Delegate priorities and review outputs

Process Improvement

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS standards
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Enterprise)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership 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)
  • Excel / Google Sheets
  • BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)

Why Join

  • Lead and own financial operations and reporting
  • Work closely with executives and leadership teams
  • Direct impact on business strategy and financial decisions
  • Opportunity to improve systems and scale operations
  • Fully remote role with leadership responsibility

What Success Looks Like

  • Close completed within 5 business days
  • Zero material audit adjustments
  • 100% on-time compliance and filings
  • Clear, actionable financial insights for leadership
  • High-performing, accurate finance 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 take ownership of a high-impact finance function.

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