Remote Growth Stage Controller — AI-Driven Finance

Propeller Industries, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health insurance + dental + vision + 


Disability & life insurance

HSA contribution

Paid family leave

401k match

Remote work

Job summary

Propeller Industries, LLC is seeking a Growth Stage Controller to lead 2–5 concurrent engagements for high-growth clients across the US, with AI-enabled financial intelligence powering strategic insights. This role combines leadership, systems thinking, and hands-on accounting to drive proactive, scalable processes within a 17-year firm.

You will manage multi-client engagements, mentor teams, and work closely with CFOs and CEOs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or CPA required.
• 7+ years in accounting/finance.
• Multi-client or consulting background strongly preferred (Big 4, boutique accounting firm, fractional CFO services, or similar).
• Experience with Series B and Series C companies.
• Demonstrated ability to build processes from scratch and develop scalable workflows.
• Technical aptitude with modern tools like Claude Code, Databricks, Looker, or N8N.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engagement teams across U.S. and international personnel, delegating work to maximize efficiency.
• Mentor and develop team members, actively supporting professional growth.
• Manage utilization and client load to ensure team members are challenged, supported, and operating at optimal capacity.
• Codify and share best practices, contributing to Propeller's institutional knowledge and platform intelligence.
• Optimize margins and business unit efficiency, recognizing that Propeller's economics shift from hours billed to value delivered.
• Partner with Customer Success to ensure deliverables meet Propeller's standards and drive client satisfaction.

Skills

Cross-functional experience

Systems thinking

Technical aptitude

Multi-client consulting background

Series B/C experience

Education

Master's Degree or CPA

Tools

QuickBooks

Claude Code

Databricks

Looker

N8N

Job description

Propeller Industries, LLC is seeking a Growth Stage Controller to lead 2–5 concurrent engagements for high-growth clients across the US, with AI-enabled financial intelligence powering strategic insights. This role combines leadership, systems thinking, and hands-on accounting to drive proactive, scalable processes within a 17-year firm.

You will manage multi-client engagements, mentor teams, and work closely with CFOs and CEOs.