Financial Controller

MAVI; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 33,306,000 - 44,407,000; Full time

Job summary

MAVI is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations for US-based businesses. You will own the full accounting cycle, lead month-end close, and partner with business stakeholders to drive financial performance.

Candidates with roles such as Controller or Fractional CFO for US clients are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proven leadership in multi-entity settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 8+ years of accounting and finance experience with US accounting exposure.
• Prior roles as Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager or fractional CFO.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Budgets, forecasting, and financial analysis experience.
• Experience working with US clients or US-based companies.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting for one or multiple US entities/clients.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements under US GAAP.
• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll accounting, and cash management.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports, KPIs, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks Online/Desktop

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics

Xero

Expensify

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

MAVI places experienced finance and accounting professionals into senior, high-ownership roles at high-growth US companies.

We maintain a deliberately high bar on both sides of the placement. The companies we partner with are venture-backed and private equity-backed businesses building modern finance organizations, and the professionals we represent are operators with a track record of owning the numbers rather than supporting them from a distance.

The roles we place are embedded positions within the finance function itself. Our professionals work alongside founders, CEOs, and senior leadership on the work that determines whether a business can close its books with confidence, satisfy its auditors, raise its next round, and scale.

Our team has built and scaled finance functions at companies including Lyft, Ramp, and SoftBank. We remain closely involved throughout the relationship, from role alignment and interview preparation through onboarding, placement, and long-term career development.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our finance team and oversee accounting operations for US-based businesses. This role is ideal for professionals who have managed the full accounting cycle, led month-end close processes, owned financial reporting, and partnered with business stakeholders to improve financial performance.

Candidates with experience as Controllers, Assistant Controllers, Senior Accounting Managers, or Fractional CFOs supporting small and mid-sized US businesses are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end accounting function for one or multiple US entities/clients.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, KPIs, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders during audits and statutory filings.
• Support process improvements, automation initiatives, and ERP implementations or migrations.
• Mentor junior accounting team members and review their work where applicable.
• Act as a trusted finance partner for clients or business leadership by providing financial insights and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 8+ years of accounting and finance experience, including significant exposure to US accounting.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or Fractional CFO.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing the complete month-end and year-end close process.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience working directly with US clients or US-based companies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Multi-entity or multi-client accounting experience.
• Experience in SaaS, professional services, technology, manufacturing, or other growth-stage businesses.
• ERP implementation or migration experience.
• Team leadership or people management experience.
• Experience working in outsourced accounting or fractional finance environments.

Technical Skills

• QuickBooks Online/Desktop
• NetSuite
• Sage Intacct
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Xero
• Expensify
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Power BI or other reporting tools (preferred)

What We're Looking For

• Strong ownership mentality with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Client-first mindset with exceptional communication abilities.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting private equity-backed or high-growth businesses.
• Prior experience as a Fractional CFO or finance consultant.
• Exposure to KPI reporting, board reporting, and strategic finance initiatives.

Experience

Preferred: 7–15+ years of relevant accounting and finance experience.