Controller for US Companies

Title: Controller
Location: Fully Remote
Reports to: CFO

Summary

We’re seeking a hands‑on Controller to lead all accounting operations and own the integrity of financial reporting under US GAAP. The ideal candidate is a CPA with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller role, who can scale processes, strengthen controls, and partner cross‑functionally to drive operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close; deliver accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and review consolidations, eliminations, and multi‑entity reporting.
• Lead technical accounting for revenue (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), equity (ASC 718), debt (ASC 470), and other relevant areas.
• Draft and maintain accounting policies, memos, and position papers.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Design, document, and improve internal controls over financial reporting; implement segregation of duties and approval workflows.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and reviews; manage PBC requests and resolve findings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (partnering with tax advisors as needed).

Operational Accounting

• Oversee GL, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, inventory/COGS (as applicable), and expense management.
• Manage cash positioning, treasury operations, credit/collections, and working capital optimization.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and key estimates.

Planning & Business Partnership

• Collaborate with FP&A on budgets/forecasts; provide variance analyses and cost insights.
• Support pricing, margin, and unit‑economics analyses; provide decision‑ready financial insights to leadership.
• Prepare board/management reporting packages and KPI dashboards.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Own the ERP and accounting tech stack (e.g., NetSuite, Dynamics 365 BC, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Enterprise); lead automations and integrations.
• Champion continuous improvement to shorten close cycle and increase data quality.

Leadership

• Build, mentor, and scale a high‑performing accounting team.
• Foster collaboration with Operations, Sales/RevOps, HR, and Legal.

Qualifications

• CPA (active) required.
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years as a Controller (or equivalent scope/ownership).
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting.
• Proven success leading monthly close, audits, and multi‑entity consolidations.
• Track record implementing or upgrading ERPs and strengthening internal controls.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

Nice to Have

• Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience.
• Industry experience in SaaS, technology, manufacturing, e‑commerce, or services.
• Multi‑currency and international entity experience; IFRS exposure.
• Sales/use tax, payroll tax, and state nexus familiarity.