Sr. Controller (Remote)

Hirezar; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hirezar is seeking a senior Controller to take full ownership of daily accounting, build the financial architecture, and establish rigorous controls across US and international operations.

You will drive forensics in transaction flows, implement checks, and produce clean monthly statements while preparing for advisory and CFO responsibilities in the long term.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in controller/lead roles.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-channel environments (e-commerce, manufacturing, apparel).
• Proficiency with QBO, Bill.com, Shopify, TaxJar, Printavo, and related tools.
• Strong written and spoken English; autonomous and proactive.
• Available 40 hours per week during US business hours (EST/CST).

Aufgaben

• Financial cleanup, controls & architecture across US and international ops.
• Core accounting execution: posting, AP/AR, reconciliations.
• Financial reporting and month-end close; tax oversight and compliance.

Kenntnisse

Forensic accounting

Problem-solving

Communication

Autonomy

English proficiency

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Bill.com

Shopify

TaxJar

Printavo

Order My Gear

Slack

US Bank

Jobbeschreibung

About the Company

We are a high-volume, fast-moving screen printing and custom apparel manufacturing business specializing in rock band merchandise, collegiate apparel, and custom branded gear. Operating with 50+ employees and a global remote team, our production and sales volume are dense, dynamic, and multi-channeled.

Having used an outsourced accounting firm for the past two years, we are now transitioning our financial operations fully in-house. We are looking for an experienced, hands-onControllerwho can bring absolute order to our financials, untangle complex transaction flows, implement internal controls, and serve as our long-term financial anchor.

About the Role

This is a comprehensive, senior-level seat for a seasoned accounting professional—not a Senior Accountant looking to step up.You will take full ownership of our day-to-day accounting execution while building the financial architecture, controls, and reporting rigor of a true Controller.

Our business processes high-volume transactions across e-commerce, custom apparel software, merchant accounts, and bank feeds. We need a Controller with deep forensic execution skills who can clean up historical transaction coding, untangle multi-source cash feeds, institute bulletproof checks and balances, and produce clean monthly financial statements.

Over time, as you master our financial operating system, this role has a direct path to take over higher-level advisory, cash-flow strategy, and fractional CFO responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Cleanup, Controls & Architecture
   • Transaction Forensics & Cleanup:Audit, trace, and organize complex account flows, recurring bank drafts, merchant fees, and processor payouts across multiple platforms to ensure every dollar is accounted for.
   • Internal Checks & Balances:Design and implement rigorous internal accounting controls, approval hierarchies, and reconciliation protocols to eliminate errors and unauthorized expenses.
   • Process Standardization:Establish clear, repeatable daily/weekly/monthly accounting workflows and documentation across our US and international operations.
2. Core Accounting Execution & Ledger Hygiene
   • Transaction Coding & Postings:Daily classification, coding, and posting of high-volume financial transactions in QuickBooks Online.
   • AP & AR Oversight:Manage accounts payable execution via Bill.com, oversee accounts receivable, verify client deposits, and ensure accurate invoicing across custom ordering platforms.
   • Reconciliations:Perform complex monthly bank, credit card, merchant processor (Shopify, US Bank), and inventory/order system reconciliations.
3. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
   • Month-End Close:Lead the complete month-end and year-end financial close process on a strict calendar schedule.
   • Financial Statement Preparation:Produce clean, accurate first-pass financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) for leadership and executive review.
   • Sales Tax Oversight:Reconcile e-commerce sales tax data utilizing TaxJar across multi-state shipping destinations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience:10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with proven track record as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Lead.
• E-Commerce / Manufacturing / Apparel Background:Prior experience navigating complex, multi-channel transactional ecosystems (apparel, merch, e-commerce, manufacturing, or high-volume physical product sales).
• Tech Stack Mastery:Advanced hands-on proficiency with:QuickBooks Online (QBO)&Bill.comE-commerce & sales tax platforms (Shopify, TaxJar)Industry ERPs / Order tools (Printavo, Order My Gear)Communication & banking tools (Slack, US Bank)
• QuickBooks Online (QBO)&Bill.com
• E-commerce & sales tax platforms (Shopify, TaxJar)
• Industry ERPs / Order tools (Printavo, Order My Gear)
• Communication & banking tools (Slack, US Bank)
• Forensic & Problem-Solving Aptitude:You thrive when stepping into messy financial environments. You view complex transaction flows as a puzzle to solve and take pride in bringing structure to chaos.
• Communication & Autonomy:Exceptional written and spoken English. You communicate freely, proactively flag discrepancies, and present clear solutions to business owners.
• Schedule & Commitment:Available 40 hours per week during US business hours (EST/CST) for long-term placement.