Remote Controller: Scale Finance with AI-Driven Controls

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct reporting to CFO

Shape accounting function from start

Hands-on role with impact on growth

AI finance tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

The Ladders is looking for a Controller to join our client’s leadership team in Enterprise Technology. This role reports to the CFO and owns core accounting ops, helping scale the function for high growth in a technology-driven environment.

Located remotely with compensation of $160,000–$225,000 per year, the role involves partnering with cross-functional teams and shaping the future of the accounting organization.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of accounting experience, ideally from Big 4 or national firm.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Deep US GAAP and ASC 606 knowledge.
• Proven ability to build and scale an accounting function.
• Experience with ERP and billing system implementations.
• Strong communication, integrity, and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Design and document accounting policies and internal controls.
• Apply GAAP judgment to complex revenue recognition scenarios.
• Manage the order-to-cash cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely collections.
• Prepare for the first audit by building audit-ready workpapers.
• Lead the selection and implementation of ERP and finance systems.
• Identify and adopt AI finance tools to enhance processes.
• Build and manage an in-house accounting team over time.

Skills

Accounting leadership

US GAAP knowledge

ASC 606 expertise

ERP systems

AI in finance

Communication skills

Integrity & discretion

Big 4 background

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Ladders is looking for a Controller to join our client’s leadership team in Enterprise Technology. This role reports to the CFO and owns core accounting ops, helping scale the function for high growth in a technology-driven environment.

Located remotely with compensation of $160,000–$225,000 per year, the role involves partnering with cross-functional teams and shaping the future of the accounting organization.