Financial Controller

System Six; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Base salary $140k-$160k

Quarterly bonus

Company equipment and benefits

401k matching

PTO and family leave

In-person gatherings

Job summary

System Six in the United States is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee multi-client accounting operations as a remote, senior finance leader. You will manage month-end closes, internal controls, audits, and client-facing financial guidance.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in accounting, CPA background preferred, and strong communication skills to engage owners and audit/tax partners. This exempt role offers base pay and quarterly bonuses with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting and finance experience, including month-end close and audits.
• GAAP, lease accounting and revenue recognition knowledge.
• Experience leading multi-client finance operations and collaborating with auditors/tax.
• Proven ability to mentor bookkeepers and coach teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the outsourced controller for multiple clients.
• Act as primary client contact with owners, internal teams, and auditors.
• Oversee accounting operations, GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, and monthly close.
• Lead Account Managers; delegate, review work and coach with clarity.
• Own process improvement and software integration across client portfolios.
• Seek ways to improve quality, efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Cloud finance leadership

Financial reporting

Operational accounting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Coaching/mentoring

Delegation

Resilience

Joyful attitude

Education

Higher-education accounting degree

CPA/public accounting experience preferred

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Job description

At System Six, we’re building one of the best places to work in cloud-accounting - a place where our team members are the most important part of our business. Here, team are elevated professionally and consistently experience joy and flexibility. We’re not an accounting firm of old - we’re fully remote, serve hundreds of clients nationwide, have energizing growth, and can’t wait to welcome our next team member on board! We are actively seeking our next Financial Controller, a joyful, highly skilled finance leader who will oversee complex financial operations for multiple clients, guide strategic decision-making, and elevate the quality and consistency of our service delivery to our clients. This position is available for US-based individuals seeking full-time work (40 hours a week), allowing you to balance other important parts of your life with an exciting, fulfilling career. Our talented team loves System Six and we can’t wait to show you how that energy permeates throughout our organization.

So what are we looking for in an ideal candidate?

• Extensive multi-client cloud finance leadership. You’ve remotely managed a portfolio of clients with sophisticated financial needs across various industries. You bring 7+ years of accounting and finance experience, including leading month-end close processes, implementing internal controls, preparing audit-ready financials, and guiding clients through complex financial environments.

• High-level financial reporting & analysis expertise. You prepare and review accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and deliver clear, actionable insights. You’re fluent in GAAP, lease accounting, and revenue recognition, and know how to communicate financial data in a way that empowers client decision‑making.

• Strong operational accounting oversight. You have deep experience managing or coordinating bookkeeping, AP/AR, general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and revenue recognition. You know how to build, lead, and improve consistent, scalable accounting processes across clients and teams. You’ve also worked closely with auditors, tax teams, and compliance partners, maintaining thorough documentation and strong internal controls year‑round.

• Higher‑education accounting degree. CPA firm or public accounting experience strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication skills across digital channels and the ability to foster relationships not only with business owners but also with clients’ internal finance staff and external audit/tax professionals.

• Attention to detail and quality. You consistently deliver accuracy and expect the same from those you lead.

• Resourcefulness and problem‑solving skills. You know when to dig in and when to seek collaboration.

• Humility and openness to coaching. Always seeking to improve, and able to receive and give constructive feedback.

• Proven delegation and coaching skills. You enjoy mentoring bookkeepers, training others in advanced skills, and guiding them toward excellence.

• Persistence and resilience. You can patiently manage complex client requests while ensuring adherence to proper accounting practices.

• Joy and positivity. You bring energy and warmth into both client and team interactions.

What does the day to day look like for this role?

• Serve as the outsourced controller for multiple clients.

• You act as the primary client contact, building relationships with business owners, internal finance teams, and external audit/tax partners. You communicate clearly, manage expectations, and advise with confidence.

• You oversee accounting operations and ensure accuracy across the GL, AP/AR, and reconciliations. You prepare and review financial statements, lead the monthly close, and perform variance analysis.

• You lead Account Managers, delegating complex tasks, reviewing work, and coaching with clarity and empathy. You train others in advanced accounting practices that can be applied across client portfolios.

• You own process improvement and software integration, evaluating, recommending, and implementing new systems. You often step into client‑specific software that’s new to our team and design workflows to integrate it seamlessly.

• You continuously look for ways to enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability—both for your clients and across the firm.

Importantly, here’s what’s in it for you:

• A joyful work environment where employees and culture are paramount. We understand that we are all human and we want your success in your professional life to elevate and empower your personal life

• A 100% remote environment. We've been remote for 10+ years and are set up for you to succeed remotely while working with flexibility during daytime professional hours

• Strong compensation. This exempt position offers a base salary range of $140,000-$160,000 and includes a quarterly bonus structure based upon a percentage of client profit generated by your book of business.

• Competitive benefits. We provide all of your work equipment, insurance, 401k matching, PTO, family leave, annual in‑person gatherings and many other leading benefits

• Growth opportunities. We are a steadily growing company on a multi‑decade journey of evolution. We relish promoting from within, and will support you in your efforts to grow with System Six

At System Six, we truly believe in the importance of maintaining a healthy work‑life balance and we understand the importance of family and personal commitments. While we encourage our employees to prioritize their well‑being outside of work, we do not allow team members to take on additional paid accounting tasks beyond their role with us. This is a 100% remote, work from home role. You must have strong, reliable home internet connection and an environment conducive to video and phone calls. Our accounting positions operate on a W2 basis and we track our time by client and type of work. Availability is required five days a week within standard professional hours. Like most accounting roles, it's common for weekly hours to fluctuate slightly (+/- 3-5 hours) due to varying client demands from week to week. This position at System Six does not qualify for the CPA experience requirement involving the substantial use of skills that are relevant to CPA licensing.

System Six is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage all backgrounds to apply, and prohibit discrimination of any kind based on any and all protected classes.