Controller

Walter Shuffain; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm is seeking a fully remote Controller to join their CAAS team. In this role, you will lead key client engagements, manage accounting operations, and supervise a remote team. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in accounting, a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and strong leadership skills. This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple industries, providing impactful solutions while fostering your professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a CAS practice of a CPA firm or in accounting within private industry.
• Proven track record in managing projects and teams.
• Strong experience in client finance and accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage critical aspects of client engagements.
• Develop work plans, project timelines, and key milestones.
• Perform and review core accounting operations.
• Supervise remote accounting staff and provide training.
• Communicate effectively with client contacts.
• Manage day-to-day client engagement and oversight.

Skills

Client service orientation

Detail-oriented mindset

Project management

Accounting operations knowledge

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Walter Shuffain is looking to bring on a fully remote Controller for our growing CAAS team. The Controllers at Walter Shuffain are the heart of our CAAS team. They are responsible for leading and managing the critical aspects of the engagements with our clients. This position provides the opportunity to work directly with clients, obtain exposure to a variety of industries, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative, growing and fast-paced environment with significant potential for you to grow.

This CAS Controller role is ideal for an ambitious, detail-oriented accounting professional with passion for client service and an entrepreneurial spirit. In addition to the opportunity to gain valuable experience working amongst clients varying in size and industry, this role will also provide the opportunity to work across multiple lines of service and provide high impact both to clients and our firm.

Essential Functions

• Developing work plans, project timelines, and key milestones
• Performing/reviewing core functions of client finance and accounting operations: account reconciliations, payroll, month-end close procedures, preparation of financial statements, etc.
• Performing Outsourced Controller services
• Supervising a totally remote accounting staff, including training as needed
• Communicating frequently and effectively with client contacts
• Identifying client issues/deficiencies and assist with recommending solutions
• Overall day-to-day management and oversight of client engagements and our teams
• Onboarding new clients
• Performing/reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations
• Reviewing client financial information and general ledger detail for the purposes of completeness, accuracy, and proper account classification
• Preparing financial statements and key management reports for reporting purposes

Education, Skills And Experience

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in a CAS practice of a CPA firm, in the accounting department of private industry or a combination of both
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• Prior success managing projects and people