Finance Controller

Logoslabs; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Logoslabs is seeking an experienced Controller to lead multiple client engagements, deliver timely financial reporting, and partner with CEOs and executives on strategic decisions. You will oversee monthly closes, revenue recognition, and multi-entity accounting across a remote environment with international considerations.

The role requires extensive hands-on accounting, GAAP knowledge, and strong leadership to mentor teams and produce CEO-ready outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Extensive hands-on accounting experience; multi-entity or multi-client preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Prior public accounting or audit exposure.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High professionalism and ownership mindset.
• Remote work in U.S. environment is acceptable for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage monthly close for multiple clients.
• Prepare financial statements under U.S. GAAP or other required standards.
• Analyze results vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense matching.
• Produce organized, executive-ready financial packages.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, GL, and reconciliations.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and manage liquidity.
• Oversee tax compliance, regulatory filings, and audits.
• Lead cross-functional finance partnerships with founders and leaders.
• Build scalable processes and internal controls across multi-entity environments.
• Provide forward-looking insights and performance metrics.
• Mentor accounting teams and present CEO-ready outputs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Multi-client management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

NetSuite

Ramp

Expensify

Concur

Gusto

JustWorks

ADP

TriNet

Shopify

Amazon

Stripe

PayPal

Cin7

Fishbowl

SOS Inventory

Job description

Remote position (only for professionals based in Argentina or Uruguay)

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead multiple client engagements, deliver timely and accurate financial information, and serve as a strategic partner to CEOs and executive teams for one of our clients.

Financial Reporting & Monthly Close

• Own and manage monthly close for multiple clients.

• Prepare financial statements under U.S. GAAP or other required standards.

• Analyze results vs.budget, forecast, and prior periods.

• Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense matching.

• Produce organized, executive-ready financial packages.

Accounting Operations Oversight

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including:

• Accounts payable and receivable

• Payroll and related reconciliations

• General ledger and account reconciliations

• Chart of accounts design

• Fixed assets and depreciation

• Inventory and cost accounting (including landed costs)

• Merchant and payment processor reconciliations

• Equity and consolidation accounting

• Revenue and lease accounting

• Deferred revenue processes

• Design and maintain scalable workflows for multi-entity and multi-client environments.

Cash & Treasury Management

• Monitor cash, burn rate, and liquidity across clients.

• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts.

• Approve or oversee disbursements.

• Support management of credit cards, lines of credit, and financing tools.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Build annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

• Create financial models and scenario analyses.

• Provide insights on performance and key metrics.

• Advise leaders on pricing, hiring, and expansion decisions.

Systems, Processes & Internal Controls

• Implement and optimize accounting/ERP systems.

• Oversee bill pay, expense management, and spend control tools.

• Support inventory, order management, and payment system integrations.

• Build and document scalable processes and internal controls.

• Ensure audit readiness, data integrity, and compliance.

Tax, Regulatory & Compliance

• Oversee compliance activities (sales/use tax, payroll tax oversight, 1099s, franchise/state filings).

• Coordinate with external tax advisors on income tax and credits.

• Support regulatory adherence and audits or due diligence.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Act as a finance partner to founders and leaders.

• Collaborate with CPAs, attorneys, lenders, and auditors.

• Present financial results to non-finance stakeholders.

• Guide and mentor accounting teams.

• Translate complex financials into actionable recommendations.

Strategic Financial Insight

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Recommend cost savings and margin improvements.

• Support pricing, product mix, hiring, and expansion decisions.

• Promote data-driven decision-making.

Equity & Stock-Based Compensation

• Maintain and reconcile cap tables and equity records.

• Ensure accurate accounting for stock-based compensation.

• Track vesting schedules and support investor/audit requests.

Customer-Service & Leadership Competencies

• Deliver accurate work on time.

• Communicate clearly and concisely.

• Anticipate needs and propose proactive solutions.

• Demonstrate professionalism and emotional intelligence.

• Balance financial rigor with practical judgment.

• Coach leaders on financial performance.

• Produce CEO-ready outputs.

• Prevent surprises through early risk identification.

• Build systems that reduce bottlenecks.

• Support positive team culture.

Industry Experience

Relevant (not required) experience includes:

• High-growth or early-stage companies

• Technology or software (including SaaS)

• Consumer products and CPG

• Biotech, life sciences, innovation-driven sectors

• E-commerce, online retail, digital marketplaces

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Extensive hands-on accounting experience; multi-entity or multi-client preferred.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

• Prior public accounting or audit exposure.

• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills.

• High professionalism and ownership mindset.

• Ability to work independently in a remote U.S. environment.

Preferred

• Experience beneficial (not required):

• Accounting/ERP systems: QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite

• Bill pay/expense tools: Bill, Ramp, Expensify, Concur

• Payroll/HR platforms: Gusto, JustWorks, ADP, TriNet

• Commerce/payment platforms: Shopify, Amazon, Stripe, PayPal

• Inventory/operations tools: Cin7, Fishbowl, SOS Inventory

• Experience implementing systems or integrations is a plus.

Indicators of Success

• Delivers accurate, timely financials.

• Communicates with clarity and presence.

• Anticipates needs proactively.

• Builds trust through partnership mindset.

• Creates scalable workflows and processes.

• Provides forward-looking insights.

• Operates with calm professionalism.