Remote Lead Accountant

Jobgether; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial service provider is seeking a Controller for remote work. The role includes steering financial operations and collaboration with the leadership team to enhance financial performance. Candidates should have 5–8 years experience in finance, a strong grasp of GAAP, and proficiency in QuickBooks Online. This position allows for career advancement in a fast-growing AI sector with a flexible remote work environment and a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Flexible remote work environment

Access to professional development

Potential career advancement

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to distill financial information for non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including AP/AR and payroll.
• Lead the monthly and quarterly close process ensuring accuracy.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting and financial analysis.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

QuickBooks Online

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Ramp

Rippling

Bill.com

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Controller - REMOTE. In this pivotal role, you will steer the company's financial operations while collaborating with the leadership team to enhance financial performance. Your hands-on approach and keen attention to detail will be paramount as you navigate the complexities of financial management in a high-growth environment. This is a unique opportunity to impact the foundational financial infrastructure and growth trajectory of a mission-driven company poised to revolutionize the AI industry.

Accountabilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, expense management, and reconciliations.
• Lead the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Own financial systems and controls — continuously improving processes, automation, and documentation.
• Manage compliance, audits, and tax filings in coordination with external partners.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, month-end closes, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with business leaders across departments to align financial reporting with operational metrics.
• Prepare and maintain internal management reports and board materials.
• Support vendor management, procurement, and contract reviews from a financial perspective.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally with startup or high-growth tech exposure.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls; particular command of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition procedures.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (or equivalent) and experience integrating financial tools (Ramp, Rippling, Bill.com, etc.).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of owning complex processes end-to-end.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to distill financial information for non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving environment.
• Kind and integrity-driven approach to team interactions.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape foundational financial infrastructure in an innovative environment.
• Collaborative and high-trust team culture.
• Position in a fast-growing company within the AI sector.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Access to continuous professional development.
• Potential for career advancement as the company grows.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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