Controller

Flying Horse Capital; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Flying Horse Capital is partnering to hire a Controller for a growing, subscription-based portfolio company. The role is 100% remote (U.S.) with a base salary up to $150,000 plus bonus. This hands-on leader will own accounting and finance end-to-end and build a scalable in-house function.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of progressive accounting, CPA preferred, and experience with SaaS/ASC 606. Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel is required, with a track record of establishing processes

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of the month-end close.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience with subscription, SaaS, or recurring-revenue business models and ASC 606.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel.
• Experience in a lean, growth-stage, or private-equity-backed environment.
• Track record of building processes and controls from the ground up, ideally including an outsourced-to-in-house transition.

Responsibilities

• Own the function. Lead the transition of accounting and finance from outsourced providers to an in-house operation, including knowledge transfer, process documentation, and vendor wind-down.
• Run the close. Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; deliver accurate, timely financial statements and build a repeatable close calendar.
• Subscription revenue. Manage revenue recognition (ASC 606), deferred revenue, billing reconciliation, and SaaS/subscription metrics (MRR/ARR, churn, retention, CAC, LTV).
• Reporting. Produce monthly financial packages and KPI reporting for management, ownership, and co-investors.
• Planning and cash. Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and 13-week cash flow; support pricing and investment decisions with analysis.
• Controls and compliance. Design internal controls, own the chart of accounts, and coordinate tax filings, audits/reviews, and sales tax compliance.
• Systems. Optimize QuickBooks Online and the surrounding finance tech stack (billing, payroll, AP, expense management) as the business scales.
• Build for growth. Lay the foundation for a scalable finance team and step into broader strategic finance responsibilities over time.

Skills

6+ years accounting experience

Strong communicator

Remote work demonstrated

Excel proficiency

Education

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Flying Horse Capital | Portfolio Company Search Location: 100% Remote (U.S.) Compensation: Up to $150,000 base + bonus Reports to: CEO / Ownership Group

About the Opportunity

Flying Horse Capital is partnering with one of its co-investors to hire a Controller for a growing, subscription-based portfolio company. Accounting and finance are currently handled by an outsourced team and a fractional CFO. The company is now ready to bring the function in-house and is looking for a hands‑on leader to own it end to end.

This is a builder role with a clear growth path: as the company scales, the right person will have the opportunity to grow into the CFO seat.

What You'll Do

• Own the function. Lead the transition of accounting and finance from outsourced providers to an in-house operation, including knowledge transfer, process documentation, and vendor wind-down.
• Run the close. Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; deliver accurate, timely financial statements and build a repeatable close calendar.
• Subscription revenue. Manage revenue recognition (ASC 606), deferred revenue, billing reconciliation, and SaaS/subscription metrics (MRR/ARR, churn, retention, CAC, LTV).
• Reporting. Produce monthly financial packages and KPI reporting for management, ownership, and co-investors.
• Planning and cash. Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and 13-week cash flow; support pricing and investment decisions with analysis.
• Controls and compliance. Design internal controls, own the chart of accounts, and coordinate tax filings, audits/reviews, and sales tax compliance.
• Systems. Optimize QuickBooks Online and the surrounding finance tech stack (billing, payroll, AP, expense management) as the business scales.
• Build for growth. Lay the foundation for a scalable finance team and step into broader strategic finance responsibilities over time.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of the month-end close
• CPA strongly preferred
• Experience with subscription, SaaS, or recurring‑revenue business models and ASC 606
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel
• Experience in a lean, growth‑stage, or private‑equity‑backed environment
• Track record of building processes and controls from the ground up, ideally including an outsourced‑to‑in‑house transition
• Strong communicator who can present financials to ownership and translate numbers into decisions
• Self‑directed and accountable; thrives in a fully remote setting

Why This Role

• Own the finance function outright, not a slice of it
• Clear runway to grow into the CFO role as the company scales
• Direct exposure to ownership and long‑term‑minded capital partners
• Fully remote with competitive base and bonus

Interview Process

• Initial interview with Flying Horse Capital
• Three‑round interview process with the company and ownership group
• Skills assessments for candidates selected to advance