Remote E-Commerce Controller & Automation Leader

FinanceWithin; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FinanceWithin is seeking a Controller to lead a pod of Accounting Managers and bookkeepers, delivering timely financial reporting for multi-client ecommerce and CPG accounts. You will drive automation and AI-enabled efficiencies, maintain data accuracy, and act as a strategic advisor to clients.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in full-cycle accounting, 2+ years in a multi-client setting, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting and reporting.
• 2+ years in a multi-client or consulting role.
• 2+ years leading a team.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting is required.
• Advanced QBO and Excel proficiency are required.
• Experience with NetSuite and Xero is valued.
• Experience with ecommerce clients (Shopify, Amazon, PayPal, bill.com) is required.
• GAAP knowledge and ability to audit/due diligence support.
• Strong financial statement understanding and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and remote work prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and key accounting activities for your pod.
• Review financial packages and management reports with KPIs.
• Ensure reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and trend analysis.
• Review inventory, costings, and obsolescence adjustments.
• Process AR/AP, payroll entries, and related journals.
• Provide ad hoc reports and dashboards for clients.
• Help clients develop SOPs and educate on financial health.
• Lead training sessions and build automations and AI-enabled processes.
• Manage a pod budget and maintain organized documentation.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Multi-client/consulting

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Remote work discipline

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

QBO

Excel

NetSuite

Xero

Shopify

Bill.com

Job description

FinanceWithin is seeking a Controller to lead a pod of Accounting Managers and bookkeepers, delivering timely financial reporting for multi-client ecommerce and CPG accounts. You will drive automation and AI-enabled efficiencies, maintain data accuracy, and act as a strategic advisor to clients.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in full-cycle accounting, 2+ years in a multi-client setting, and strong communication skills.