Controller (Accounting)

The Controller is responsible for oversight of the financial activities of the company, which is based in the United States. The Controller supervises a small team of full-time Accounting staff. The Accounting department is responsible for regular bookkeeping, tax compliance, accounts receivable, accounts payable, preparing financial statements, cash management, and closing at the end of the month.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close cycle, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements prepared in compliance with GAAP.
• Oversee cash management, corporate banking activities, and liquidity tracking.
• Execute weekly billing quality assurance checks and verify invoice accuracy prior to distribution.
• Facilitate the annual audit process and partner with leadership on annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and variance reporting to support business decisions.

• Directly supervise, train, and evaluate accounting support staff handling receivables, payables, and account reconciliations.
• Manage talent acquisition and professional development initiatives for the accounting team.
• Maintain, update, and enforce robust internal control policies and standard operating procedures to safeguard business assets.
• Handle additional operational finance projects as business needs evolve.

Candidate Qualifications

• Track Record: 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership, including a minimum of 2 years directly managing staff.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline is preferred.

• Required: Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Preferred: Direct experience utilizing Bill.com and standard payroll processing platforms.
• Software: Highly skilled in cloud and desktop spreadsheet applications (Google Sheets & Microsoft Excel), alongside general Google Workspace tools.

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong organizational agility with a proven ability to prioritize multi-stream workflows efficiently.
• Professional supervisory tactics focused on mentoring and quality control.

• Location: 100% Remote / Work from Home.
• Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time (flexibility required based on operational demands).
• Physical & Mental Requirements: Continuous computer work (screen viewing, typing, mouse usage), phone and virtual meeting engagement, and standard sedentary work for extended periods.
• Compensation: $20.00 to $25.00 USD per hour, depending on qualifications.