AI-Driven Finance Controller | Remote (US)

capstoneintegratedsolutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CapNexus is seeking an AI-native Controller to own and modernize the accounting and financial reporting function. This hands-on leadership role closes books accurately and leverages AI/automation to deliver faster, cleaner insights.

You will own accounting operations end-to-end, build real-time reporting, evaluate modern finance tooling, and partner with the CEO and leaders to deliver trusted numbers. You will manage close, GL, AR/AP, payroll, ASC 606, and reconciliations, oversee an accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Deep U.S. GAAP knowledge with ownership of a full-cycle close.
• Hands-on experience with modern ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Xero).
• Demonstrated use of AI and automation tools in finance/accounting (close automation, BI/dashboarding, or LLM-assisted workflows).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; ability to work directly with data.
• Strong communication to translate numbers into decisions for non-finance leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close and deliver accurate financial statements on an accelerated timeline.
• Manage general ledger, AR, AP, payroll, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounting team and outsourced partner; drive accuracy and accountability.
• Establish internal controls, policies, and audit readiness.
• Produce management/board reporting, KPI scorecards, and cash dashboards.
• Support FP&A: budgeting, reforecasting, variance analysis, and cash-flow forecasting.
• Own chart of accounts and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Evaluate, select, and implement AI-enabled tools to automate close, reconciliations, reporting, and AP/AR workflows.
• Design real-time dashboards spanning financial and operational metrics.
• Redesign finance workflows to reduce manual effort and cycle time; ensure data hygiene and system integrations across ERP, billing, CRM, and expense platforms.
• Prepare investor/lender reporting packages and support due diligence and external audits.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP

ERP/Accounting systems

AI/automation in finance

Excel/financial modeling

Communication to non-finance leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

CapNexus is seeking an AI-native Controller to own and modernize the accounting and financial reporting function. This hands-on leadership role closes books accurately and leverages AI/automation to deliver faster, cleaner insights.

You will own accounting operations end-to-end, build real-time reporting, evaluate modern finance tooling, and partner with the CEO and leaders to deliver trusted numbers. You will manage close, GL, AR/AP, payroll, ASC 606, and reconciliations, oversee an accounting