Financial Controller

Blue Star Press; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Financial Controller to enhance its financial operations. This remote position offers the chance to lead accounting practices, manage financial reporting, and ensure compliance for a dynamic publishing company. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and experience in product-based businesses. This role is pivotal for driving profitability and operational efficiency, making it a perfect fit for someone looking to make a significant impact in a thriving environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating beautiful products and enjoy a creative work atmosphere with ample growth opportunities.

Benefits

100% paid health, dental, and vision coverage

401K retirement plan with matching company contribution

Flexible PTO Program

Dynamic and creative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial management.
• Strong understanding of cash and accrual accounting methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Management

Cash Flow Management

Compliance

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

This range is provided by Blue Star Press. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

About Blue Star Press:

Blue Star Press, voted one of the industry’s fastest-growing independent publishers by Publishers Weekly three years in a row, seeks a creative and motivated Financial Controller to join its team.

Blue Star Press creates beautiful, highly illustrated books, games, and gift products in the categories of arts, crafts, wellness, self-help, food & drink, coloring, children’s, humor, and more. We are an independent publisher with an entrepreneurial spirit, and our products reflect the passion and vision of our dynamic and highly collaborative team.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee and directly manage the financial operations and financial reporting of our privately-owned, product-based company. This role is pivotal in supporting the company’s financial health and fast growth. The Financial Controller will manage accounting and bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance while working closely with the leadership team to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

This role involves overseeing complex royalty payments, ensuring a smooth monthly close process, and leading the company’s transition from cash-based to accrual-based accounting. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent organizational skills, and experience with a small-medium sized product goods-based business, including accounting for product inventory.

This is a full-time, remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, and general ledger.
• Manage external bookkeeping and external accounting support team of 2.
• Support ongoing improvement in the company’s accounting and finance practices and policies.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements (including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements).
• Manage and oversee the end-of-month close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial data.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial dashboards and KPIs to provide actionable insights into business performance.
• Responsible for regular accounting tasks in the organization. These tasks include preparing and managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, and regularly updating the accounting system. This includes recording revenue, expenses, and monthly and yearly adjusting journal entries.
• Responsible for supporting the organization’s accounting team in tax preparation and filing and communicating with the external CPA firm as needed.
• Lead the preparation of the company’s annual budget, recurring company forecasts, and variance of each compared to actuals in partnership with leadership. Recommend and implement KPIs used to evaluate company performance and financial health.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend strategies to improve financial performance and efficiency.
• Lead the transition from cash-based to accrual-based accounting, including system updates and staff training.

Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow and working capital to ensure adequate liquidity for current and future operations.
• Calculate and distribute timely, accurate royalty payments to authors and partners while maintaining clear records and ensuring compliance with contract terms.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and other regulatory obligations. Responsible for maintaining audit-ready financial reporting.
• Responsible for supporting sales tax compliance and state business tax compliance under the direction of company leadership.
• Monitor and address financial risks, ensuring long-term stability and profitability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA certification preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in a product-based company $10MM-$40MM in size.
• Strong understanding of both cash and accrual accounting methods, inventory management, and technical accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero), advanced Excel skills, and ERP Systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• A remote, dynamic, and creative work environment with a passionate team.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 100% paid health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K retirement plan with matching company contribution.
• Flexible PTO Program.

Blue Star Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

As part of your application, please send Brenna Licalzi a message on LinkedIn with your favorite Blue Star Press book.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Book and Periodical Publishing