Remote Global Finance Controller - Ownership & Impact

Utopia; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Utopia is seeking a seasoned Finance Controller to oversee accounting operations for multiple entities across jurisdictions in a fully remote role. You will drive monthly financial reporting, strengthen controls, manage budgets, and design scalable finance processes for rapid growth.

You will partner with the Head of Finance, coordinate external audits, and mentor junior staff while delivering ad hoc analysis to support executive decisions. English fluency and Big-4 experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in financial control, finance and accounting or treasury.
• Knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience with supervising, mentoring or leading junior finance associates.
• Comfortable working fully remote
• English — advanced or fluent
• Work experience in BIG-4 (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fast learner, comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage external consultants and legal advisors effectively
• Spanish or Russian or Ukrainian language speaking skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations for multiple entities across different jurisdictions, including monthly financial reporting
• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely closing
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls across all entities
• Manage cost control and own the budget approval process
• Design finance control processes, then continuously optimise them for greater efficiency and scalability
• Prepare consolidated monthly management reports in partnership with the Head of Finance
• Prepare and review regulatory reports in collaboration with external advisers
• Train and mentor junior finance specialists, supporting their professional growth and technical development
• Coordinate external audits and act as the main point of contact for auditors
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Respond promptly to finance-related questions and requests from the CEO and wider team

Job description

Utopia is seeking a seasoned Finance Controller to oversee accounting operations for multiple entities across jurisdictions in a fully remote role. You will drive monthly financial reporting, strengthen controls, manage budgets, and design scalable finance processes for rapid growth.

You will partner with the Head of Finance, coordinate external audits, and mentor junior staff while delivering ad hoc analysis to support executive decisions. English fluency and Big-4 experience are highly valued.