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Financial Controller (Remote, US Hours)
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Job description
About the role
We are looking for a senior‑level Financial Controller to manage day‑to‑day accounting across multiple entities. The role is fully remote, operates on US Central Time, and combines hands‑on bookkeeping with strategic financial partnership.
Key responsibilities
- Own end‑to‑end accounting operations in Sage Intacct for several entities.
- Process and review expense data from Fyle, ensuring correct coding and approvals.
- Maintain general ledger integrity, including journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and intercompany activity.
- Lead monthly close activities: reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation.
- Prepare recurring reports such as liquidity summaries, NAV, and ad‑hoc analyses for leadership.
- Document and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.
- Support system optimization and future enhancements beyond Sage Intacct.
- Collaborate with US‑based executives, communicate risks, and provide recommendations.
- Assist with audits, internal reviews, and special financial projects.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- 8+ years of accounting experience with progressive controller‑level responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and multi‑entity, multi‑dimensional reporting.
- Proven ability to work independently and proactively solve problems.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication.
Required skills
- Sage Intacct
- Fyle (or similar expense platform)
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data validation, reconciliations)
- US GAAP
What we offer
- Full‑time remote contract with US‑compatible work hours.
- Opportunity to shape accounting processes in a fast‑growing organization.
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