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:
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Executive Leadership
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FP&A Teams
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Auditors
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Operations Teams
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Finance Stakeholders
to ensure the company maintains:
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Accurate financial records
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Strong internal controls
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Audit-ready reporting
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Scalable accounting processes
If you enjoy balancing detailed accounting oversight with strategic financial leadership, this role is for you.
Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End & Year-End Close-
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
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Maintain a 5-business-day month-end close target.
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Review and approve:
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Journal entries
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Account reconciliations
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Accruals
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Payroll allocations
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Depreciation schedules
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Intercompany transactions
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Deliver complete financial reporting packages, including:
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Profit & Loss Statements
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Balance Sheets
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Cash Flow Statements
Financial Reporting & Executive Insights-
Prepare GAAP and IFRS-compliant financial statements.
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Deliver executive-level:
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Variance analysis
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Financial commentary
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Dashboards
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Reporting packages
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Support:
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Board reporting
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Investor reporting
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Strategic decision-making
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Translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
Internal Controls & Compliance-
Design, implement, and strengthen internal accounting controls.
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Ensure compliance with:
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GAAP
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IFRS
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Tax regulations
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Audit requirements
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Regulatory obligations
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Manage external audits and PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules.
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Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management-
Partner with FP&A teams on:
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Annual budgets
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Forecasting
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Scenario modeling
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Capital planning
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Monitor:
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Cash flow
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Liquidity
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Working capital
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Debt compliance
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Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
Accounting Team Leadership-
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
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Review team deliverables for:
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Accuracy
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Completeness
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Timeliness
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Establish scalable accounting processes and quality standards.
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Improve team productivity and operational effectiveness.
Process Improvement & Systems-
Lead initiatives involving:
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ERP implementations
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Accounting automation
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Workflow optimization
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SOP development
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Improve reporting systems and accounting infrastructure.
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Reduce manual processes and strengthen scalability.
RequirementsMust-Have Qualifications-
Bachelor’s degree in:
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Accounting
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Finance
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Related field
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7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
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2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
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Strong knowledge of:
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GAAP
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IFRS
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Internal controls
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Financial reporting
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Close management
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Hands-on experience with:
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NetSuite
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SAP
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Oracle
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QuickBooks Enterprise
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Similar ERP systems
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Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.
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Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications-
CPA, ACCA, or MBA credentials.
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Previous experience as a:
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Controller
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Finance Manager
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Accounting Manager
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ERP implementation or M&A integration experience.
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Industry experience in:
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SaaS
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Professional Services
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Real Estate
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Experience with:
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Power BI
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Tableau
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Looker
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Financial dashboards
What Makes You Successful-
Strong balance of accounting accuracy and business insight.
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Highly organized and deadline-driven.
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Comfortable communicating with executives and leadership teams.
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Able to lead teams while remaining hands-on.
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Proactive in identifying risks and process improvements.
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Passionate about building scalable systems and controls.
Typical Day-
Review reconciliations and approve journal entries.
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Monitor month-end close progress and accounting deliverables.
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Prepare financial reports and variance analysis.
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Meet with leadership to discuss business performance.
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Support audit and compliance requirements.
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Mentor accounting team members and review work quality.
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Improve accounting processes and automation opportunities.
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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.
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Zero material audit adjustments.
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100% on-time regulatory and tax filings.
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Accurate and timely executive reporting.
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Strong accounting team performance.
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Improved efficiency through automation and process improvements.
Why Join Us?-
High visibility with leadership and executive teams.
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Opportunity to influence financial strategy and operations.
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Blend of:
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Accounting Leadership
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FP&A
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Financial Reporting
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Internal Controls
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Process Improvement
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Significant ownership and impact across the organization.
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Opportunity to help scale financial operations in a growing business.
Interview Process-
Initial Phone Screen
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Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
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Practical Financial Review Task
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Client Interview
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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.
