Controller

Frederick Fox; Silver Spring (MD); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A profitable mid-size company is looking for a Financial Controller to lead its accounting operations. This role requires a strong leader to handle financial reporting, manage a team, and ensure compliance with GAAP standards. Qualified candidates will have at least 6 years of accounting experience and preferably a CPA. The position offers full-time employment in a dynamic environment, working closely with senior leadership in a remote setting. If you’re ready for a new challenge, apply now.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller role.
• Strong background in private companies and financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Own the NetSuite financial system, driving automation.
• Build and maintain internal controls and audit readiness.
• Support budgeting and forecasting alongside the CFO.
• Deliver insights through dashboards and trend analysis.
• Hire and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Clear communicator

Leadership in accounting

GAAP compliance

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Financial Controller (Remote, EST hours required)

Frederick Fox is hiring a Controller to lead accounting for a profitable, privately held mid‑size company. This is the senior accounting leader in the business—owning the books, tightening controls, and using NetSuite for financial insights.

You’ll partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership to assist in taking the company to the next level.

What you will do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate, GAAP‑compliant financials and management reporting.
• Serve as the NetSuite owner across GL, AP, AR, payroll, and revenue recognition—driving automation.
• Build and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness; manage external auditors and tax advisors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with the CFO.
• Deliver actionable insights through dashboards, KPIs, and trend analysis to support leadership decisions.
• Hire, lead, and develop the accounting team—setting standards, accountability, and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• ~6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller experience in a private company.
• Clear communicator who can translate financial detail into business‑level insight.

If you’re a hands‑on Controller and are looking for a new challenge - apply now.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Management

Industries

Manufacturing and Marketing Services