Growth-Focused Controller for Scaling Finances

Flying Connected, Inc.; Butler (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fello is seeking an experienced Controller to own day-to-day accounting operations, including AP/AR, billing, and the general ledger, with responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes. You will supervise a part-time bookkeeper and provide management with timely financial reporting and insights to support growth.

Based in New Jersey, this role focuses on cash visibility, accurate reporting, and compliance, including NJ sales tax and interactions with the external CPA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience including controller-level responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Advanced QuickBooks and Excel; comfortable working across multiple systems (payroll, CRM, banking portals).
• Proven ownership of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations — AP, AR, billing, collections, and the general ledger (QuickBooks).
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including reviewing reports for invoice accuracy.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and ensure proper expense/revenue classification.
• Manage recurring and project-based billing, including collections follow-up and AR aging analysis.
• Review cash accounts daily and build a rolling weekly cash-flow forecast across all accounts.
• Oversee payroll processing, commissions, 401(k), and the part-time bookkeeper.

Skills

5+ years accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

QuickBooks

Cross-functional collaboration

Entrepreneurial experience

Education

CPA or accounting degree (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

CRM

Bank portals

Job description

Fello is seeking an experienced Controller to own day-to-day accounting operations, including AP/AR, billing, and the general ledger, with responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes. You will supervise a part-time bookkeeper and provide management with timely financial reporting and insights to support growth.

Based in New Jersey, this role focuses on cash visibility, accurate reporting, and compliance, including NJ sales tax and interactions with the external CPA.