Senior Controller - Private Equity, Remote

Jobot; Village of Floral Park (NY); Remote; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a growing B2B media and information services organization. You will partner with executive leadership to drive performance, efficiency, and scalable processes in a mostly remote environment.

This leadership role requires strong GAAP knowledge, 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, and a hands-on approach to improve systems, controls, and reporting across multiple revenue streams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager roles.
• Strong GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and audits.
• Familiarity with subscription-based, recurring revenue, digital media, publishing, or information services business models is desirable.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, and close.
• Manage preparation of accurate financial statements and management reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and external reporting requirements.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights for strategic decisions.
• Oversee reporting across subscriptions, advertising, sponsorships, digital media, and events.
• Monitor revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and subscription-related accounting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a growing B2B media and information services organization. You will partner with executive leadership to drive performance, efficiency, and scalable processes in a mostly remote environment.

This leadership role requires strong GAAP knowledge, 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, and a hands-on approach to improve systems, controls, and reporting across multiple revenue streams