Controller

Overview:

We're seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Controller to lead the modernization of our accounting and financial operations. This role is both strategic and hands-on — perfect for a finance professional who thrives at the intersection of systems, process design, and compliance.

As our first dedicated Controller, you'll play a key role in overseeing our migration to QuickBooks Enterprise, redesigning our chart of accounts, and implementing automated intercompany processes. You'll also lead audit preparation, ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting, and help establish a scalable financial infrastructure to support the company's growth.

This is a high-impact role that blends leadership, technical accounting, and systems thinking — ideal for someone eager to shape the foundation of a growing, multi-entity

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Systems & Migration

• Oversee the migration from Citrix and QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Enterprise, ensuring accuracy and data integrity across entities.
• Lead configuration of system automation for intercompany transactions, project cost tracking, and production integrations.
• Evaluate system workflows, recommend improvements, and implement best practices for accounting automation and efficiency.

Chart of Accounts & Process Design

• Redesign and implement a standardized chart of accounts aligned with operational and reporting requirements.
• Establish accounting policies, procedures, and documentation for consistent and compliant processes.
• Improve and document intercompany workflows to ensure proper balance sheet alignment and eliminate reconciliation bottlenecks.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Develop complex balance sheets, cash flow statements, and consolidated reports for management and board review.
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead audit readiness for the company's first formal audit of 2025 financials (Q
• Coordinate with external auditors, manage audit deliverables, and ensure timely responses and documentation.
• Oversee tax documentation and compliance filings across entities.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff or external bookkeepers.
• Partner with leadership and other departments to align financial operations with business objectives.Serve as the subject matter expert on accounting controls, risk management, and internal financial systems.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or controller-level responsibilities.
• Proven experience with accounting system migrations (QuickBooks Enterprise, NetSuite, or similar).Expertise in GAAP/IFRS financial reporting, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity consolidations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, modeling, formulas).
• Strong understanding of audit preparation, internal controls, and process optimization.Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working remotely on a PST or EST-aligned schedule.

Why This Role Matters:

As the Controller, you'll be at the core of our financial transformation — building the systems, controls, and reporting structures that drive data integrity and informed decision-making.

Your leadership will directly shape how we manage intercompany transactions, produce accurate consolidated reports, and maintain compliance as we grow. This is an opportunity to build and own a world-class accounting foundation that supports long-term scalability and operational excellence.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 6 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or Controller-level responsibilities?
• Are you an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or hold an equivalent professional certification?
• Do you have proven experience leading an accounting system migration (e.g., to QuickBooks Enterprise, NetSuite, etc.)?
• Do you have hands-on expertise in preparing multi-entity consolidations and intercompany eliminations?
• Do you have direct experience leading a company through its first formal external audit?

Work Location: Remote