Controller

Crew Accounting LLC; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Finance in the United States is seeking an experienced Fractional Controller to oversee financial operations for multiple startup clients. You will manage revenue recognition, reconciliations, and reporting using QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Bill.com, Gusto, and Shopify while leading a team of accountants.

This remote, full-time role focuses on delivering accurate financial statements, cash forecasts, and strategic guidance to help clients grow sustainably.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a client services organization.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Bill.com, Gusto, Shopify.
• US GAAP knowledge for revenue recognition, COGS, inventory.
• Ability to manage several client engagements simultaneously with strong service focus.
• Excellent written and oral communication; highly organized and detail oriented.
• Experience with startups and trade spend/promo management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities including revenue/expense recording and reconciliations.
• Manage month-end close and general ledger processes across clients.
• Lead a team of accountants, including remote staff, to meet client scopes.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance for client portfolios.
• Produce monthly financial statements and ad-hoc reports; forecast cash flow.
• Prepare annual budgets and analyze variances and trends.
• Evaluate and implement financial tools and systems; manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Startup experience

Time management

Project management

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Bill.com

Gusto

Shopify

Job description

About Us: Crew Finance is a specialized consulting firm dedicated to providing financial expertise and support to startups in the Consumer, Technology and Software as a Service (SaaS) sectors. We serve some of the brightest emerging brands in these sectors. Our mission is to empower emerging companies with strategic financial insights, helping them navigate the unique challenges of these dynamic industries and drive sustainable growth. We are looking for an experienced Fractional Controller to join our team and serve our clients with excellence.

About Crew Accounting LLC

Anchored in Santa Monica, California, with crewmates across the U.S., Crew Finance is your beacon in the financial storm. Our team of seasoned finance and accounting professionals specializes in navigating the complexities of startups and high-growth businesses. With Crew Finance, you’re not just on-board—you’re charting a course for success.

Description

About the role

As a Controller at Crew Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing financial operations and reporting for our venture backed or bootstrapped startup clients. You will have the opportunity to utilize your expertise handling different accounting software and systems. These include but are not limited to QuickBooks, Xero, and NetSuite.

One of the unique aspects of the role at Crew Finance is working fractionally, meaning you will work with multiple clients simultaneously. This dynamic environment allows for exposure to a diverse range of industries, best practices, and business models, providing you with valuable experience, insights, and relationships.

Your main objective will be to meet client needs by providing accurate and timely financial information. You will work closely with each client to understand their specific requirements and tailor our services accordingly. This may involve preparing financial statements, cash flow forecasts and providing recommendations for improving financial performance.

What you will own & improve:

• Manage daily activities, including overseeing the recording of revenue and expenses, general ledger account reconciliations, and the month end close process.
• Manage a team of accountants, domestic and international, to meet the full scope of work for the client.
• Foster strong internal controls and compliance, adhering to accounting standards
• Coordinate and execute the production of monthly financial statements as well as ad-hoc financial reports
• Lead the preparation of annual budget and performance analysis of variances and financial trends
• Maintain accrual basis of accounting and GAAP compliance
• Review and approve client compliance schedule
• Oversee all accounting operations, including billing, AP/AR, GL, inventory and revenue recognition for assigned clients
• Evaluate and implement financial tools and systems
• Manage key relationships with vendors and banks

What you already know:

• Experience with most of the following online or similar platforms:
• QuickBooks Online
• NetSuite
• Bill.com
• Gusto
• Shopify
• Experience working with and for start-up businesses
• Experience with trade spend and promotion management
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of USGAAP standard for revenue recognition, COGS, inventory and costing
• Ability to manage several client engagements simultaneously, with a focus on service
• Time management skills, working with clients
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Advanced project management and problem solving skills with a roll-up-your-sleeves, get-it-done attitude

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive professional accounting experience in a client services organization

Salary

$140,000 - $150,000 per year