Controller

Anatta Design; United States; A distancia; USD 120.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote first organization

Full medical, dental, vision, life

Employer 401(k) contributions

Paid parental leave

PTO + holidays

Budget for continuing education

Company events and retreats

Descripción de la vacante

Anatta Design seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions. You will report to the President and drive accurate financials, robust controls, and strategic insights to scale globally.

Responsibilities include consolidations, audits, budgeting, forecasting, and developing dashboards. The role requires strong US GAAP expertise, multi-currency accounting, and leadership across distributed teams.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or CMA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Experience managing accounting operations across multiple countries/entities.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with Indian Accounting Standards is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Indian Accounting Standards, and local regulations.
• Manage external audit relationships and coordinate annual audits.
• Maintain and improve the chart of accounts, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Develop financial models tied to growth strategy.
• Build a financial forecast aligned with company goals.
• Conduct variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Develop executive dashboards and KPIs.
• Design cash flow projections and profitability modeling.
• Define and develop KPI dashboards.
• Oversee all accounting operations and payroll across jurisdictions.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard assets.

Conocimientos

US GAAP

Multi-country experience

FX management

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/CMA preferred

Herramientas

NetSuite

QuickBooks Enterprise

Sage Intacct

Excel/Financial tools

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Anatta is a global eCommerce agency with operations across India and multiple North American markets. We partner with brands to deliver innovative digital commerce solutions that drive growth and exceptional customer experiences.

We're seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting operations and financial reporting as we continue to scale globally. Reporting to the President, you'll be responsible for maintaining financial accuracy, establishing robust controls, and providing strategic financial insights across our multi-country operations. This role is critical as we strengthen our financial infrastructure to support continued growth.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all entities
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Indian Accounting Standards, and local regulations in all operating jurisdictions
• Manage external audit relationships and coordinate annual audits
• Maintain and improve the chart of accounts, accounting policies, and procedures

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead Anatta’s annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles
• Develop financial models tied to company growth strategy
• Build a financial forecast tied to company growth strategy
• Conduct variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Develop an executive level financial insight dashboard
• Develop financial models for sales, delivery, executives, and etc.
• Develop a workforce planning and capacity planning dashboard
• Perform scenario modeling for market changes and strategic initiatives
• Design cash flow projections, profitability modeling, capacity planning, services margin modeling
• Develop scenario based modeling frameworks
• Define and develop kpi dashboard

Financial Operations

• Oversee all accounting operations
• Manage general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and etc..
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing process
• Prepare and review financial statements
• Manage accounting software and infrastructure
• Oversee tax filings
• Manage cash flow forecasting
• Monitor operating cash requirements
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll across jurisdictions

Cross-Border Management

• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations between Indian and North American entities
• Navigate foreign currency transactions and hedging strategies
• Coordinate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions (income tax, GST, sales tax, etc.)
• Handle transfer pricing documentation and compliance requirements

Systems & Process Improvement

• Optimize accounting systems and implement automation where possible
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPIs for management
• Lead ERP system enhancements or implementations as needed
• Create scalable processes to support business growth

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with the executive management on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Provide financial analysis to support business decisions
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and revenue recognition improvements
• Develop board level weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
• Monitor company profits, margin, and cost

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or CMA strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
• Experience managing accounting operations across multiple countries/entities
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with Indian Accounting Standards is a plus
• Proven experience with multi-currency accounting and foreign exchange management
• Experience in professional services, agency, or project-based business models preferred
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools

Preferred Skills and Technologies

• eCommerce, digital marketing, or technology agency experience
• Experience working with fractional or part-time CFOs/financial leadership
• Knowledge of revenue recognition for service-based businesses (ASC 606)
• Familiarity with Indian GST, US sales tax, and Canadian tax requirements
• Experience implementing or upgrading accounting systems
• Prior experience managing remote/distributed accounting teams
• Background in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Leadership and team development capabilities
• Ability to work across time zones and cultures effectively
• Process-oriented mindset with focus on continuous improvement
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to build structure in growing organizations
• Strong organizational and project management skills

What are the perks?

• Remote first organization
• Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and company paid life insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employee assistance program
• Start accrual with 20 days of PTO annually + holidays
• Annual winter break: We close the week between Christmas and New Year's so everyone can truly disconnect and recharge
• Paid parental leave
• Company events, happy hours, and retreats
• Budget for continuing education
• Other perks vary by location

Physical demands requirements

Common office/desk environment that involves long periods of time at a stationary desk with extensive computer work that requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

If this role is filled in the US, the annual salary range is $120,000 USD - $165,000 USD and is commensurate to several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to years of experience, skill set / qualifications, and geographical work location considering differences in cost of living, therefore, actual base pay offered may vary.

Compensation Transparency & Pay Philosophy

At Anatta Design, we believe in fair and competitive compensation based on location. We post salary ranges in compliance with state requirements for U.S.-based roles, ensuring transparency for candidates in those regions. If you are applying from outside the U.S., please note that our pay scales are adjusted based on the cost of living and market conditions in each country.