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Financial Controller (Remote, US Hours)
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About the role
We are looking for a highly capable Financial Controller to own and oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations for a growing organization with multiple entities. The role is both hands‑on and strategic, requiring accurate record‑keeping while continuously improving processes, controls, and reporting quality.
Key responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting across several entities in Sage Intacct with minimal supervision.
- Process and review expense data from Fyle, ensuring proper coding and integration.
- Maintain general ledger integrity, including journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and intercompany activity.
- Lead monthly close activities, perform reconciliations, variance analysis, and prepare financial statements.
- Produce recurring reports such as liquidity summaries, NAV, and ad‑hoc analyses for leadership.
- Document and refine accounting processes, controls, and reporting frameworks to support scale and audit readiness.
- Support system optimization and future enhancements beyond Sage Intacct.
- Collaborate with U.S.–based executives, communicating status, risks, and recommendations.
- Assist with audits, internal reviews, and special financial projects as needed.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- 8+ years of accounting experience with progression toward controller‑level responsibility.
- Strong command of U.S. GAAP and full‑cycle accounting across multiple entities.
- Proven ability to work independently, identify gaps, and proactively solve problems.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Required skills
- Sage Intacct (hands‑on experience).
- Fyle or similar expense management platform.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data validation, reconciliations).
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