Remote Controller for Growth-Stage FinOps & Automation

Waterton Partners; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Waterton Partners is seeking a detail-oriented Controller to manage cash flow, month-end close, KPI reporting, and financial operations across multiple client accounts. The role emphasizes accuracy, adaptability, and the ability to switch priorities while maintaining high-quality outputs.

You will partner with CFOs and client leadership, review contracts, reconcile data with CRM (HubSpot), and drive process improvements including AI/automation across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–8+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, incl. 2–3 years as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager.
• Strong understanding of cash flow management, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, entities, or business units simultaneously.
• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills; QuickBooks master; CRM/HubSpot experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations across multiple client accounts, including cash flow forecasting, AP approvals, and payroll administration.
• Lead month-end/year-end close: reconciliations, revenue tie-outs, and accurate financial recordkeeping.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including AI/automation tools, to boost efficiency and controls.
• Partner with CFOs, client leadership, Sales, and Operations to deliver financial insights and support to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Review sales contracts and reconcile CRM (HubSpot) data with executed agreements and financial records.
• Build strong knowledge of each client's business, contracts, and operational needs.

Skills

Cash flow management

Month-end close

Financial modeling

Multi-client management

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

HubSpot CRM

Job description

Waterton Partners is seeking a detail-oriented Controller to manage cash flow, month-end close, KPI reporting, and financial operations across multiple client accounts. The role emphasizes accuracy, adaptability, and the ability to switch priorities while maintaining high-quality outputs.

You will partner with CFOs and client leadership, review contracts, reconcile data with CRM (HubSpot), and drive process improvements including AI/automation across diverse industries.