Growth-Driven Controller: Scalable Finance & AI Automation

Global Accounting Network Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Accounting Network Limited seeks a hands-on Controller to own and scale the accounting function within a fast-growing organization. You will build processes, strengthen controls, and partner across Operations, Product, Engineering, and Finance to drive efficient reporting and automation.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, comfort with technology, and an interest in applying AI to finance. Onsite in the Flatiron District, Manhattan, with leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leader with ownership of the accounting function.
• Experience building or improving accounting processes within high-growth or evolving orgs.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting foundation.
• Experience managing month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing an organization for external audits or audit readiness.
• Experience working with outsourced accounting providers or external finance resources.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the company's accounting function and ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and revenue recognition.
• Establish and enhance policies, procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Build infrastructure and processes to support growth and increasing complexity.
• Lead external audit preparation and develop audit-ready docs and schedules.
• Oversee outsourced activities to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Improve AP, expense management, procurement, and vendor management workflows.
• Develop reporting providing leadership with visibility into spending, expenses, vendors, and key drivers.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and leverage AI capabilities.
• Evaluate accounting technology and systems for scalability, data integrity, and ease of use.
• Collaborate with Operations, Product, Engineering, and Finance on processes and systems.
• Develop processes for a more efficient close cycle.
• Be hands-on when needed while maintaining a strategic view of the finance function.
• Provide management with reliable financial information and analysis to support decisions.

Skills

Accounting experience

Controller leadership

Audit readiness

Automation/AI

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Global Accounting Network Limited seeks a hands-on Controller to own and scale the accounting function within a fast-growing organization. You will build processes, strengthen controls, and partner across Operations, Product, Engineering, and Finance to drive efficient reporting and automation.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, comfort with technology, and an interest in applying AI to finance. Onsite in the Flatiron District, Manhattan, with leadership opportunities.