Remote Ecommerce Controller — Lead & Automate Financials

FinanceWithin; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FinanceWithin in Houston is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead a pod of accounting managers and bookkeepers serving multiple e-commerce clients. You will ensure timely weekly and monthly financial reporting, quality control, and strategic advisory across client engagements.

You will drive automation and AI-enabled processes, develop SOPs, mentor the team, and partner with clients to improve financial clarity and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting
• 2+ years in a multi-client or consulting role
• 2+ years of experience leading a team
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Advanced level expertise in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Excel
• NetSuite and Xero experience
• Experience with e-commerce clients and common e-commerce tech stack (Shopify, Amazon, PayPal, bill.com)
• Experience with Wholesale and retail platforms (SPS Commerce, Target)
• Strong GAAP knowledge and accounting best practices
• Audit or due diligence experience valued
• Strong financial statement analysis skills
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time in a remote work environment
• Proactive and team-centric attitude

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close for your pod and related accounting activities
• Review financial packages and management reports with key metrics
• Ensure proper reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and trend analysis
• Review inventory management and costing accuracy across systems
• Review AR processing and aging reports
• Review AP processing and bill payments in Bill.com or related systems
• Review payroll processing, journal entries, and accruals
• Provide ad hoc reports and client details as requested
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for clients
• Educate clients on financial situations and act as a strategic advisor
• Oversee client communications and escalation points
• Supervise and train team on client and admin duties
• Develop SOPs and training documents; contribute as a thought partner
• Lead training sessions; drive efficiencies and automation including AI enablement
• Manage pod budget and maintain organized file/document storage

Job description

FinanceWithin in Houston is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead a pod of accounting managers and bookkeepers serving multiple e-commerce clients. You will ensure timely weekly and monthly financial reporting, quality control, and strategic advisory across client engagements.

You will drive automation and AI-enabled processes, develop SOPs, mentor the team, and partner with clients to improve financial clarity and operational efficiency.