Controller (FP&A, Financial Reporting, Accounting Leadership)

Job Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We’re hiring an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and close processes for a growing organization.

This is a leadership role for someone who can combine strong technical accounting expertise with financial planning, team leadership, and operational improvement.

You will work closely with:

• Executive Leadership
• FP&A Teams
• Auditors
• Operations Teams
• Finance Stakeholders

to ensure the company maintains:

• Accurate financial records
• Strong internal controls
• Audit-ready reporting
• Scalable accounting processes

If you enjoy balancing detailed accounting oversight with strategic financial leadership, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Maintain a 5-business-day month-end close target.
• Review and approve:
• Journal entries
• Account reconciliations
• Accruals
• Payroll allocations
• Depreciation schedules
• Intercompany transactions
• Deliver complete financial reporting packages, including:
• Profit & Loss Statements
• Balance Sheets
• Cash Flow Statements

Financial Reporting & Executive Insights

• Prepare GAAP and IFRS-compliant financial statements.
• Deliver executive-level:
• Variance analysis
• Financial commentary
• Dashboards
• Reporting packages
• Support:
• Board reporting
• Investor reporting
• Strategic decision-making
• Translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and strengthen internal accounting controls.
• Ensure compliance with:
• GAAP
• IFRS
• Tax regulations
• Audit requirements
• Regulatory obligations
• Manage external audits and PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management

• Partner with FP&A teams on:
• Annual budgets
• Forecasting
• Scenario modeling
• Capital planning
• Monitor:
• Cash flow
• Liquidity
• Working capital
• Debt compliance
• Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

Accounting Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Review team deliverables for:
• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Timeliness
• Establish scalable accounting processes and quality standards.
• Improve team productivity and operational effectiveness.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Lead initiatives involving:
• ERP implementations
• Accounting automation
• Workflow optimization
• SOP development
• Improve reporting systems and accounting infrastructure.
• Reduce manual processes and strengthen scalability.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
• GAAP
• IFRS
• Internal controls
• Financial reporting
• Close management
• Hands-on experience with:
• NetSuite
• SAP
• Oracle
• QuickBooks Enterprise
• Similar ERP systems
• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, ACCA, or MBA credentials.
• Previous experience as a:
• Controller
• Finance Manager
• Accounting Manager
• ERP implementation or M&A integration experience.
• Industry experience in:
• SaaS
• Professional Services
• Real Estate
• Experience with:
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Looker
• Financial dashboards

What Makes You Successful

• Strong balance of accounting accuracy and business insight.
• Highly organized and deadline-driven.
• Comfortable communicating with executives and leadership teams.
• Able to lead teams while remaining hands-on.
• Proactive in identifying risks and process improvements.
• Passionate about building scalable systems and controls.

Typical Day

• Review reconciliations and approve journal entries.
• Monitor month-end close progress and accounting deliverables.
• Prepare financial reports and variance analysis.
• Meet with leadership to discuss business performance.
• Support audit and compliance requirements.
• Mentor accounting team members and review work quality.
• Improve accounting processes and automation opportunities.
• Analyze financial trends and provide operational recommendations.

In short: You ensure financial operations remain accurate, compliant, scalable, and strategically valuable to the business.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Month-end close completed within 5 business days.
• Zero material audit adjustments.
• 100% on-time regulatory and tax filings.
• Accurate and timely executive reporting.
• Strong accounting team performance.
• Improved efficiency through automation and process improvements.

Why Join Us?

• High visibility with leadership and executive teams.
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and operations.
• Blend of:
• Accounting Leadership
• FP&A
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Process Improvement
• Significant ownership and impact across the organization.
• Opportunity to help scale financial operations in a growing business.

Interview Process

1. Initial Phone Screen
2. Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
3. Practical Financial Review Task
4. Client Interview
5. Offer & Background Verification

Apply Now

If you enjoy leading accounting operations, delivering executive-level financial insights, building scalable financial systems, and driving operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.