Controller

NOW CFO; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee client engagements for high-growth technology companies. This remote, full-time role requires hands-on accounting leadership, GAAP expertise, and the ability to manage complex client projects independently.

You will work with SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare clients, guiding financial reporting, internal controls, and system implementations while ensuring compliance and timely audits. CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience with small to mid-sized companies.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA certification required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and SaaS finance experience.
• Experience implementing accounting systems (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Expensify, Bill.com, Brex, Ramp).
• Experience managing financial audits.
• Experience with federal, state, and local tax issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing accounting and financial operations for client engagements.
• Maintain general ledgers and ensure accurate financial records.
• Manage audits and coordinate tax-related activities.
• Evaluate and implement accounting systems and processes.
• Oversee semimonthly payroll and compensation administration.
• Work directly with high-growth technology clients on finance engagements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SaaS finance experience

Auditing experience

Tax compliance knowledge

Financial leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA certification

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

NetSuite

Expensify

Bill.com

Brex

Ramp

Job description

Financial Controller

Position: Financial Controller

Location: Remote

Schedule: Full-time, M-F

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000

About NOW CFO

NOW CFO is a full-service financial consulting firm specializing in CFO, Controller, and Accounting support services. We provide strategic and operational financial expertise to businesses across a variety of industries, helping clients overcome accounting challenges, improve financial processes, and support long-term growth.

This opportunity focuses on working with high-growth technology companies backed by top-tier venture capital firms across SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, and other technology sectors.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller who is comfortable working with sophisticated clients and leading client engagements involving technology-specific financial and accounting challenges.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical expertise, experience supporting small to mid-sized businesses, and the ability to independently manage client projects.

This position offers the opportunity to work with innovative, high-growth companies on interesting project assignments, with competitive compensation and flexibility to support work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Lead ongoing accounting and financial operations for client engagements.
• Maintain general ledgers and ensure accurate financial records.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Implement and maintain operational and financial internal controls.
• Support compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Manage financial audits and coordinate audit-related activities.
• Address federal, state, and local tax issues and procedures.

Accounting Systems & Process Improvements

• Evaluate and implement accounting and financial systems.
• Utilize accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Expensify, Bill.com, Brex, and Ramp.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of accounting processes and systems.

Payroll & Compensation Administration

• Manage semimonthly payroll processing.
• Create and administer cash compensation plans.
• Create and administer equity compensation plans.

Client Engagement & Financial Leadership

• Lead client projects involving technology-specific accounting and financial challenges.
• Manage ongoing financial and accounting activities for client engagements.
• Work directly with sophisticated clients across high-growth technology industries.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience working with a variety of small to mid-sized companies, preferably in high-growth sectors.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and SaaS-specific financial guidelines.
• Experience implementing and using accounting systems, including QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Expensify, Bill.com, Brex, and Ramp.
• Demonstrated experience managing financial audits.
• Expertise in federal, state, and local tax issues and procedures.
• Experience supporting high-growth technology companies, particularly in SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, or related industries.