Controller

Insight Global; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in the United States is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting functions for a private company with ~$500M in annual sales. You will manage the general ledger, close, reporting, controls, audits, and cash, while partnering with FP&A and operations to scale the finance function. The role leads a fully remote team across time zones, aiming for accurate, timely financials and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in accounting/finance with increasing responsibilities, incl. 3–5 years in controller leadership.
• Hands-on general ledger, close, reconciliations, and financial reporting plus FP&A.
• Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition and external audits.
• Experience leading multi-entity or intercompany reporting; remote team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting functions for a private company with ~$500M in annual sales.
• Own GL, monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, external audit, and cash management.
• Guide FP&A and Financial Operations, automate processes, and scale the finance function.
• Manage a remote team of ~5 accountants across multiple time zones.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

FP&A

Audit management

Cash management

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Job description

Job Description

The Controller is the steward of our client's financial integrity. Responsible for all accounting functions of a private company with approximately $500M in annual sales, this position owns the general ledger, the monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, the external audit, and cash management, ensuring that every number leadership relies on is accurate, timely, and prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.This is more than a traditional controllership. The Controller combines deep technical accounting expertise, financial planning and analysis, operational discipline, and team leadership to build structure where it is needed most. Working alongside and in support of the FP&A and Financial Operations teams, this role turns complex, high-volume transactional data from multiple systems and databases into reliable financial statements, actionable analysis, and clear insight that guides business decisions.As a leader, this position sets the standard for accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement within Finance. By leading a fully remote team of approximately five accountants across multiple time zones, automating and streamlining processes, and partnering closely with executive leadership, our parent organization, and external advisors, the Controller ensures the accounting function scales confidently with the business. We can offer around $190K for this position plus bonus, depending on experience.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience with growing responsibilities, including at least 3–5 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in both accounting (general ledger, close, reconciliations, financial reporting) and FP&A (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling).
• Public accounting (audit) experience preferred, along with direct experience managing external audits.
• Proven experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606, including principal-versus-agent considerations.
• Experience with cash management, banking and credit card processor relationships, and foreign currency or hedging programs.
• Experience working with tax advisors on income and indirect tax matters.
• Experience in travel, hospitality, e-commerce, or another high-volume, multi-currency environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity, intercompany, or parent-subsidiary reporting preferred.
• Track record of building or improving accounting processes, internal controls, and systems, including leading automation or ERP implementations.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams, ideally in a remote environment.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.