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US_ Controller | 100% Remote – Full-Time or Part-Time|

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Controller or Assistant Controller experience
  • Client accounting services (CAS)
  • Outsourced accounting or public accounting
  • Experience with cloud-based accounting systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting relationships for a portfolio of clients
  • Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
  • Review and analyze financial statements
  • Support and mentor bookkeeping teams

Key facts

Other skills

  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Innovation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Collaboration

About the company

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BooksTime

Accounting

We are on a mission to empower small businesses. Too many business owners spend precious hours bogged down in their accounting software, recording transactions, paying bills, generating reports, and trying to keep up with a seemingly endless list of other bookkeeping tasks. Hiring an experienced bookkeeper to work in your office is usually too expensive for a small business, but an inexperienced bookkeeper is not an option -- after all, small bookkeeping mistakes can lead to huge costs. Plus, you still have to spend time hiring, training, and managing them. BooksTime is here to change all of that. With reliable, affordable bookkeeping from BooksTime, you'll be free to concentrate on your business. Our clients rave about the time savings and peace of mind that BooksTime provides. We provide personalized services that allow you to focus on what you do best. Get in touch at contact@bookstime.com for a free quote. BooksTime also offers outsourcing solutions for accounting and bookkeeping firms of all sizes. BooksTime will take care of your clients' bookkeeping so you focus on growth and client relationships. You'll get a dedicated, scalable team of highly qualified bookkeepers at rates that boost your margins. Contact for a free consultation.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryAccounting
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level with a fast-growing, innovative company?

BooksTime is looking for experienced Controllers who are excited about leadership, technology, process improvement, and building strong client relationships. This is an opportunity to work directly with business owners, solve complex accounting challenges, mentor bookkeeping teams, and help shape the future of modern accounting services.

BooksTime is proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. We're building a modern, technology-forward accounting company that embraces automation and innovation - alongside trusted partner relationships with our clients - to create better experiences for both clients and team members.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, career growth, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join BooksTime?

Growth Opportunities

As a rapidly growing company, we’re committed to promoting from within and creating leadership opportunities for team members who want to grow their careers.

High-Impact Work

You’ll work directly with business owners and leadership teams to help improve financial visibility, accounting operations, and business decision-making.

Modern Accounting Environment

We embrace technology, automation, process improvement, and AI-enabled tools to continuously improve the way we serve clients and support our teams.

Variety & Continuous Learning

Our clients span multiple industries, systems, and business models, providing constant opportunities to learn, grow, and solve new challenges.

Flexible Remote Culture

We believe flexibility and accountability can coexist. Our remote-first culture is built on trust, communication, collaboration, and ownership.


Requirements

What You’ll Do

As a Controller, you will:

  • Lead accounting relationships for a portfolio of clients

  • Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor

  • Review and analyze financial statements

  • Support and mentor bookkeeping teams

  • Provide accounting guidance and problem-solving support

  • Help improve workflows, reporting, and operational processes

  • Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements

  • Collaborate on internal process and technology initiatives

This role combines accounting expertise, leadership, client advisory, and operational problem-solving.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Comfortable taking ownership and working independently

  • An excellent communicator and relationship-builder

  • Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and systems

  • Interested in innovation, process improvement, and modern accounting practices

  • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Ideal experience includes:

  • Controller or Assistant Controller experience

  • Client accounting services (CAS)

  • Outsourced accounting or public accounting

  • Managing multiple clients or entities

  • Leading accounting operations or month-end close functions

Experience with cloud-based accounting systems is required. We work across various platforms and value professionals who are adaptable and comfortable learning new tools and technologies.


Benefits

Benefits include:

  • 100% remote

  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available

  • Schedules are flexible outside recurring collaboration windows with our international team. Team collaboration hours generally occur several mornings per week around 9:00–11:00 a.m. ET

  • Leadership and growth opportunities available as the company continues to expand

  • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

  • Simple IRA with employer matching after 2 years

  • PTO for eligible employees

Pay:
  • $27-$48 per hour, based on experience, skills, and work location. Final offer determined during the interview process. 

BooksTime is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.




Salary: $27-$48 per hour, based on experience, skills, and work location. Final offer determined during the interview process.

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