Controller

Promentrs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible engagements (remote/on-site/h

Opportunity to transition to full-time

Work with diverse client engagements

Job summary

Promentrs is seeking a senior Controller to serve as the financial leader for client engagements. You will own the accounting function, ensure financial integrity, and partner with C-suite executives across industries.

This role begins as a 1099 independent contractor with the potential to transition to full-time employment. You will lead the close process, provide strategic financial insights, and drive internal controls across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience with 3–5 years in a controller/senior leadership role.
• Deep U.S. GAAP expertise; SEC reporting experience a strong plus.
• Experience with large ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday) and ERP implementations a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to distill complex financial matters into clear language.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting function for client engagements and ensure financial integrity.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with GAAP compliance.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and board materials.
• Lead variance analysis and communicate findings to senior leadership.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff at client sites and drive process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA license preferred

Big 4 experience

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

About Promentrs Promentrs is a professional services firm providing high-caliber accounting and finance expertise to businesses across industries. We embed experienced professionals directly with our clients, giving them the senior-level talent they need, exactly when they need it. Whether a client is navigating a complex close, managing rapid growth, or preparing for an audit, our people step in and deliver with confidence and precision.

About Promentrs Promentrs is a professional services firm providing high-caliber accounting and finance expertise to businesses across industries. We embed experienced professionals directly with our clients, giving them the senior-level talent they need, exactly when they need it. Whether a client is navigating a complex close, managing rapid growth, or preparing for an audit, our people step in and deliver with confidence and precision.

We\'re building a team of sharp, self-motivated accounting professionals who want variety, autonomy, and real impact without the constraints of a traditional in-house role. This engagement begins as a 1099 independent contractor arrangement, with the option to transition to full-time employment.

Each engagement is unique. Rather than the routine, maintenance-driven work that defines most internal accounting roles, you\'ll be brought in for purposeful, high-impact projects that challenge you to think critically and perform at your best. Because you work on one engagement at a time on a full-time basis, you\'re fully immersed in each client\'s environment, developing deep expertise across industries, systems, and business situations that most accountants never encounter in a traditional role.

Job Description

As a Controller at Promentrs, you are the senior financial leader for our clients. You will own the accounting function, set the standard for financial integrity, and serve as a true business partner to C-suite executives and Finance Directors. You will be brought in for purposeful, high-impact engagements, not routine maintenance work. Each project is an opportunity to step into a new environment, solve complex problems, and leave the organization materially stronger than you found it.

What You\'ll Do

Financial Close & Reporting

• Serve as the senior accounting leader for the client, owning theintegrity of all financial reporting and close processes
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle, ensuringaccuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting packages, and board-level financial presentations
• Lead variance analysis, identifying trends, issues, and opportunities and communicating findings clearly to senior leadership
• Manage and review general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and trial balance with a high standard of accuracy

Strategic Business Partnership

• Function as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, and other key business leaders, providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making
• Partner across departments including operations, FP&A, legal, and HR to align financial processes with broader business objectives
• Support special projects including ERP implementations and system migrations, M&A due diligence and integration, IPO readiness and capital markets preparation, and restructuring or carve-out support

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvements

• Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment that limits business risk and exposure
• Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies and procedures across the organization
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and accounting standards, including ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 842(leases), and other relevant pronouncements
• Coordinate with external auditors, manage audit readiness, and support SEC reporting where applicable

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff at the client site, setting clear objectives and fostering a high-performance culture
• Embrace a mentorship mindset by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and investing in the growth of junior team members; at Promentrs, developing others is just as important as delivering results
• Drive process improvement initiatives through coaching, training, and clear ownership of change management

What You Bring

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA license strongly preferred)
• Big 4 public accounting experience is highly preferred
• 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3-5 years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP; SEC reporting experience is a strong plus
• Proven track record of owning the full-cycle close, financial reporting, and internal controls in complex or fast-moving environments
• Experience with large ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar); ERP implementation experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of technical accounting standards including ASC606, ASC 842, and purchase accounting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; you canearn trust quickly at all organizational levels and distill complex financialmatters into clear, actionable language
• Highly adaptable, self-directed, and effective in ambiguous orrapidly changing environments
• Prior experience in public accounting, consulting, or multi-client professional services is strongly preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset; you operate with integrity, take initiative, and lead without waiting to be told what to do

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

• Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools is required, including active use of Claude Cowork; candidates should be comfortable leveraging AI to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, analyze financial data, and enhance productivity across accounting and finance functions.

Why Promentrs

• Variety that keeps you sharp. Work across different industries, company stages, and accounting environments; no two engagements are the same.
• Autonomy and ownership. You\'re the expert. We trust you to deliver, and our clients rely on you to lead.
• Flexibility built in. Engagements are structured to respect your schedule while meeting client needs, remote, on-site, or hybrid depending on the engagement.
• A path forward. This role begins as a1099 independent contractor engagement. For professionals who thrive in our model, there\'s a genuine path to full-time employment with Promentrs.
• A firm that backs you. You\'ll work independently, but you\'re never isolated; Promentrs leadership supports your engagements, your growth, and your success.

Engagement Terms

This position is structured as an independent contractor (1099) arrangement. Compensation is project- or hourly-based and will be discussed during the interview process based on experience, availability, and engagement scope. Conversion to a full-time employee role is available and actively encouraged for high-performing professionals.

Promentrs is an equal opportunity employer and contractor partner. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, industries, and career paths.