ROLE:  

This role will be directly working for a Portfolio Company. The Controller serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for developing the company's financial management strategy, contributing to the organization's strategic goals, and completing the day-day functions within the finance department. This role requires extensive experience in strategic financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, and managing financial relationships. A successful Controller will analyze the company’s financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions, manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets, prepare all financial reporting, and advise on long-term business and financial planning.

SALARY: 

• $110,000 to $130,000 base + a 15% bonus

HOURS: 

• EST Time Zone (Flexibility Offered)

BENEFITS: 

• Paid medical and life Insurance for employees.  Plus, an option to add dental and vision insurance coverage.  Employees also have the option to elect insurance coverage for their immediate family members at a discounted premium.
• 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months of service.
• Work-life balance by working 100% remotely from anywhere.  
• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• Paid holidays and sick days.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes month/year end close include preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and ensuring proper tax reporting.
• Direct and oversee all financial functions of the organization including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, treasury, and real estate.
• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division, and weekly cash flow by division.
• Develop and maintain capital budget, perform risk management through analysis of liabilities and investments.
• Oversee international payment collection processes, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations and international payment regulations.
• Develop and implement tax-saving strategies to optimize the organization's tax position and minimize tax liabilities.
• Review all formal finance, HR, and IT-related procedures.
• Coordinate, analyze, and report the financial performance to Management (financial performance, projections and other special projects as required).
• Assist in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas, and selecting and engaging outside consultants (auditors, investment advisors).
• Provide strategic management of the accounting and finance functions.
• Direct accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Recommend improvements to ensure the integrity of a company’s financial information.
• Manage or oversee the relationship with partnering financial institutions.
• Coordinate financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Work alongside senior executives on strategic deep dives to create financial models and forecasts of business scenarios.
• Remain current on audit best practices as well as state, federal, and local laws regarding company operations.

RESULTS:

• Transparent and accurate reporting of financial performance is consistently achieved.
• Company financial goals are met, with clear reporting on progress towards these goals.
• Clean financial audits are consistently achieved.
• Financial strategies lead to the company's financial growth and stability.
• Cash flow and budgeting processes effectively support operational requirements.
• All legal and regulatory documents are filed correctly and on time.
• Company investments, risk management, and capital structure are optimal and meet stakeholder requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 10 years of financial experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior management role ideally.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field is preferred.
• CPA or other relevant certification is highly desirable.
• Excellent skills in QuickBooks Online.
• Proven strategic planning experience at the management level.
• Deep understanding of financial strategies and finance-related performance metrics.
• High proficiency in financial software and databases.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• High level of business acumen.
• Strong ethical compass and demonstrated integrity.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience in managing financial operations, including payment collection and payroll, in both domestic and international settings.