Controller / Accounting Manager

Cherry Bekaert LLP; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking a hands-on Controller/Accounting Manager for a remote temp-to-hire opportunity. The role will own day‑to‑day accounting, oversee multi‑entity ledgers, and maintain precise financial records while reporting to the CFO for financial operations and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background, experience across entities, and proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel. Remote work with mentorship from a CFO offers growth into a controller position.

Qualifications

• Mortgage, lending, or FinTech industry knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Hands‑on experience managing general accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience working across multiple entities and general ledgers.
• Understanding of accounting and tax considerations associated with different entity structures.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, remote accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting activities and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting across multiple entities and maintaining separate ledgers.
• Maintain organized, accurate financial records with strong attention to detail.
• Manage month‑end accounting, including monthly revenue allocations between entities.
• Support ongoing improvements to accounting processes and procedures.
• Supervise offshore accounting support responsible for AP processing and bank transactions.
• Partner closely with the CFO on accounting operations and financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Multi‑entity accounting

Hands‑on accounting

Excel

QuickBooks Online

Remote work

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Remote | $125K–$140K | Temp-to-Hire

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a hands‑on Controller / Accounting Manager for a remote temp‑to‑hire opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting Manager ready to step into a Controller role, take ownership of day‑to‑day accounting, and grow under the mentorship of an experienced CFO.

The organization has approximately $15M in revenue, three entities reporting to a parent company, 65 employees, and approximately 150 customers. The role will focus heavily on accurate accounting, strong financial reporting, and maintaining processes and procedures, as well as the accounting across multiple entities and ledgers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting activities and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Oversee accounting across multiple entities and maintaining separate ledgers
• Maintain organized, accurate financial records with strong attention to detail
• Manage month‑end accounting, including monthly revenue allocations between entities
• Support ongoing improvements to accounting processes and procedures
• Supervise offshore accounting support responsible for AP processing and bank transactions
• Partner closely with the CFO on accounting operations and financial reporting

Qualifications

• Mortgage, lending, or FinTech industry knowledge is a plus but not required
• Strong accounting background at the Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller level
• Hands‑on experience managing general accounting and financial reporting
• Experience working across multiple entities and general ledgers
• Understanding of accounting and tax considerations associated with different entity structures
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, remote accounting environment

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is particularly well suited for a motivated Accounting Manager looking to make the next step into a Controller role. The CFO is interested in mentoring someone who is eager to grow with the organization while taking ownership of the fundamentals of the accounting function.

Compensation & Structure

• Consulting Rate: Approximately $60–$75/hour
• Employment Type: Temp‑to‑Hire
• Location: Remote, with Eastern or Central time zones preferred