Financial Controller

BikesOnline USA

. Lead financial control, reporting and compliance for Bikes Online Inc.’s US business .

Posted 11/5/2026part-timeSan Clemente • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial control, reporting, and compliance, with a strong focus on US GAAP accounting principles, financial modeling, and effective communication. Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and implement automation for operational efficiency.

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US GAAP Technical AccountingFinancial ModelingXero ExperienceUS CPA AccreditationEcommerce Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ControlInventory ValuationRevenue RecognitionCash ForecastingVariance AnalysisBudgetingIntercompany AccountingSales Tax CompliancePayroll ComplianceFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizedDeadline-DrivenConstructive ChallengeTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

XeroAI ToolsAutomation ToolsShopifyBrightpearl

Certifications & Qualifications

US CPA Accreditation

Industry Keywords

EcommerceDirect-To-ConsumerMulti-State Sales TaxForeign-Owned US SubsidiariesCovenant Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead financial control, reporting and compliance for Bikes Online Inc.’s US business
Review, sign off and lock the monthly close in Xero
Set and enforce accounting policies, close checklists and a controls framework
Own US GAAP technical accounting, including inventory valuation, revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting
Approve weekly cash requests, payment batches and payroll runs
Verify vendor bank-detail changes before payment approval
Review monthly management reporting and variance commentary
Lead the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts
Build financial models supporting pricing, inventory and growth decisions
Establish and track finance, operations and sales KPIs
Own rolling cash forecasts and daily cash position
Manage US banking partners and revolving credit facility, including covenant testing and lender reporting
Oversee sales tax, income tax, payroll tax, benefits, 401(k) remittances, customs, insurance and business licenses
Act as primary contact for the external auditor
Sign off monthly intercompany reconciliation with the Australian parent
Manage and develop the Senior Accountant and Bookkeeper
Partner with the Country Controller, Operations and Warehouse teams on shared processes, inventory controls and reporting
Lead reporting, recurring-payment and cost-control improvements, including payout automation
Manage finance vendors and contracts
Handle on-site US finance matters such as mail, check deposits, notarized documents and bank visits
Use AI and automation to improve finance and operations efficiency and accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university
US CPA accreditation
10+ years in commercial and public accounting, including controller-level roles
Ecommerce or direct-to-consumer and inventory accounting experience
US payroll compliance and working knowledge of multi-state sales tax
Experience with foreign-owned US subsidiaries, intercompany accounting and transfer pricing documentation
US banking processes and lender reporting experience
Experience leading and reviewing remote or offshore accounting teams
Experience partnering with operations teams on inventory controls
Xero experience; Shopify and Brightpearl a plus
Strong financial modeling and spreadsheet skills
Clear communication skills and ability to constructively challenge an operating plan
Organized and deadline-driven, and comfortable acting as payment and payroll approver
Confident using AI and automation tools
Required to be within commuting distance of San Clemente

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time role of 30 hours a week with benefits
Flexible hours
Professional growth opportunities