Controller

Founder's Accounting™; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a remote Controller to manage financial operations and ensure accurate reporting. Responsibilities include budget preparation, cash flow management, and compliance support. Ideal candidates should have strong financial management skills, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and prior experience in a senior accounting role. Professional certifications such as CPA or CMA are preferred. This full-time position offers flexibility and opportunities to contribute to organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management and accounting skills, including expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in implementing and maintaining internal controls, as well as ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Leadership and team management abilities, with experience in collaborative, remote environments.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Previous experience in a Controller or senior accounting role, preferably in growth-stage or startup companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and manage accounting functions.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and support compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare budgets and manage cash flow.
• Manage financial audits and implement internal controls.
• Provide strategic insights to optimize processes and support organizational growth.

Skills

Financial management

Accounting skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Financial software systems

Job description

Founder’s Accounting™ simplifies financial management for businesses, allowing founders to focus on growth and innovation without the stress of handling books, taxes, or financial models. By transforming complex financial data into clear and actionable insights, we empower clients to make informed decisions quickly. As a non-traditional accounting firm, we specialize in scaling businesses, supporting capital raises, and preparing for exits. Whether serving as a bookkeeper, financial analyst, fractional CFO, or outsourced finance department, we are committed to being a reliable partner and helping clients plan for success with confidence.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Controller. The Controller will act in a fractional capacity service firm clients. They will oversee financial operations, manage accounting functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include budget preparation, cash flow management, managing financial audits, and implementing internal controls. Additionally, the Controller will provide strategic insights to optimize processes and support organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management and accounting skills, including expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in implementing and maintaining internal controls, as well as ensuring compliance with financial regulations
• Advanced knowledge of financial software systems and tools
• Leadership and team management abilities, including experience working in collaborative, remote environments
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent are preferred
• Previous experience in a Controller or senior accounting role, preferably in growth-stage or startup companies
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field