Financial Controller / Director of Finance

Advatix Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Benefits Package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Advatix Inc. in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Financial Controller / Director of Finance to lead accounting, financial operations, and HR administration. The role oversees offshore and local teams, builds scalable systems, and ensures accurate reporting and controls.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in finance leadership, experience with multi-team management, and strong ERP/accounting system knowledge. Onsite/Remote/Hybrid work is available with compensation range $120k–$200k.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of finance, accounting, or operational leadership experience.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, or similar senior leadership role.
• Proven ability to build and manage offshore/remote teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cash flow management, AR/AP, job costing, budgeting & forecasting, internal controls, HR administration, insurance management, licensing & compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, financial operations, reporting, and internal controls.
• Lead offshore accounting and administrative teams and ensure KPIs are met.
• Develop financial dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.
• Manage HR administration, licensing, insurance, and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Build scalable processes and SOPs to support growth.

Skills

Finance leadership

Offshore team management

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

AR/AP management

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

HR administration

Insurance management

Tools

QuickBooks

ServiceTitan

NetSuite

Sage

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Financial Controller / Director of Finance

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Department: Director of Finance, Type: Full Time

Job Title: Financial Controller / Director of Finance
Job Location: Brooklyn, NY
Job type: Full-time
Work setup: Onsite/Remote/Hybrid
Compensation range: $120k - $200k

Position Overview

The Financial Controller / Director of Finance will oversee all accounting, financial operations, reporting, internal controls, and administrative functions while building scalable systems and infrastructure. This individual will be responsible for building, training, managing, and holding accountable an offshore accounting and administrative team, while simultaneously leading and improving our local finance, HR, and office teams. In addition to accounting and financial leadership, this position will oversee HR administration, legal coordination, insurance management, licensing, compliance responsibilities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-driven, analytical, operationally strong, and obsessed with accountability, systems, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting Leadership

• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Billing
• Payroll coordination
• Job costing
• Cash flow management
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Vendor management
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closes
• Develop financial dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting
• Improve profitability analysis and departmental accountability
• Monitor labor costs, overhead, margins, collections, and company financial performance
• Create strong financial controls, systems, and SOPs
• Improve cash flow and working capital management
• Partner with ownership and leadership team on strategic financial planning and decision-making

Build & Manage Offshore Team

• Recruit, build, train, and scale a high‑performing offshore accounting and administrative team
• Create organizational structure, accountability charts, workflows, and reporting systems

Develop offshore processes for

• AR follow‑up
• AP processing
• Billing
• Collections
• Data entry
• Reporting support
• Administrative finance functions
• HR administration
• Licensing tracking
• Insurance renewals
• Administrative support
• Train, mentor, and hold offshore staff accountable to KPIs, deadlines, and performance expectations
• Implement scorecards, accountability systems, and performance management tools
• Ensure seamless collaboration between offshore and local teams

Manage Local Finance & Administrative Team

• Lead and hold accountable local accounting, HR, and administrative staff
• Improve performance, communication, accountability, and efficiency
• Build team structure, SOPs, workflows, and reporting systems
• Ensure strong collaboration between finance, operations, dispatch, sales, and leadership teams
• Develop measurable KPIs and performance expectations across departments

HR & Administrative Leadership

• Recruiting coordination
• Employee onboarding/offboarding
• Benefits administration
• Payroll coordination
• Employee documentation
• Policy implementation
• Personnel accountability
• Organizational structure
• Help build HR systems, SOPs, and accountability processes
• Work with leadership on employee performance, workforce planning, and organizational growth

Legal, Insurance & Licensing Oversight

• Manage company insurance programs, including:
  • General Liability
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Commercial Auto
  • Umbrella / Excess Coverage
  • Claims coordination
  • Insurance audits and renewals
• Coordinate with legal counsel regarding:
  • Contracts
  • Risk management
  • Employment matters
  • Compliance documentation
  • Collections support
  • Vendor and client agreements
  • Oversee company licenses, certifications, permits, and renewals
  • Ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory agencies
  • Track deadlines and maintain operational compliance requirements

Systems, Process Improvement & Leadership

• Create and implement SOPs across finance and administration
• Improve accuracy and reporting through automation and technology
• Strengthen internal controls and operational processes
• Build scalable infrastructure to support company growth
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions
• Drive accountability, ownership, and high‑performance culture throughout the organization

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of finance, accounting, or operational leadership experience
• Prior experience as a Controller, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, or similar senior leadership role
• Strong experience leading multi-person accounting and administrative teams
• Proven ability to build and manage offshore/remote teams

Strong knowledge of

• Financial reporting
• Cash flow management
• AR/AP management
• Job costing
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Financial controls
• HR administration
• Insurance management
• Licensing & compliance
• Strong operational mindset and leadership ability
• Excellent organizational, accountability, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to build systems and improve processes in a fast‑growing environment

Preferred

• Experience in service-based businesses, trades, field service, HVAC, fire protection, mechanical contracting, electrical, or construction industries
• Experience with QuickBooks, ServiceTrade, ServiceTitan, NetSuite, Sage, or ERP/accounting systems
• Experience scaling finance departments in high-growth companies
• EOS / Traction experience is a plus

Who You Are

• Highly accountable and execution-focused
• Strong operator who builds systems and structure
• Comfortable managing and holding teams accountable
• Analytical with strong attention to detail
• Process-oriented and systems-minded
• Strong communicator and leader
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
• Comfortable managing both local and offshore teams simultaneously
• Obsessed with organization, efficiency, and performance

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary ($120,000–$200,000+ depending on experience)
• Performance Bonuses
• Long‑Term Growth Opportunity
• Paid Time Off
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to help build and scale a rapidly growing organization

EEO Statement

GCG® is one of world’s leading providers of business transformation solutions related to supply chain and technology solutions for order fulfillment and marketing execution. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOCEmployer.