Senior Controller

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. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across multiple client accounts .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemoteSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in U.S. GAAP application, financial statement preparation, and managing multiple client accounts. Strong ability to analyze financial results and maintain internal controls while ensuring audit readiness.

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U.S. GAAP ApplicationFinancial Statement PreparationGeneral Ledger AccountingClient Account ManagementStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Month-End CloseJournal Entry ReviewReconciliationAccrualsAdjusting EntriesFinancial AnalysisAccounting Discrepancy ResolutionAudit SupportFinancial ReportingInternal Controls

Soft Skills

Client Relationship BuildingOrganizationPrioritizationTime ManagementIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SystemsERPs

Industry Keywords

Outsourced AccountingProfessional ServicesMulti-Client EnvironmentsU.S.-Based Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across multiple client accounts
Review and ensure the accuracy of financial statements and general ledger activity
Apply and interpret U.S. GAAP principles in day-to-day accounting and financial reporting
Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries
Identify accounting discrepancies, financial risks, and reporting issues, and drive them through resolution
Analyze financial results, variances, and trends and communicate findings clearly to clients
Maintain strong internal controls and support audit readiness
Review the work of accountants, bookkeepers, or other finance team members when applicable
Manage approximately 6–8 client accounts simultaneously
Build strong client relationships and participate in financial discussions, reviews, and recommendations
Ensure deadlines, reporting standards, and accounting requirements are consistently met across assigned accounts

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10+ years of relevant accounting or financial accounting experience
Previous experience in a Controller, Comptroller, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar senior accounting role
Strong hands-on experience applying U.S. GAAP
Experience with financial statement preparation and/or review
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, adjusting entries, and month-end close
Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve complex accounting discrepancies
Experience managing multiple entities, business units, or client accounts is strongly preferred
Strong client-facing and stakeholder communication skills
C1–C2 English proficiency, with the ability to confidently participate in client meetings and explain financial information
Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting issues and deliverables
Experience working in outsourced accounting, professional services, or multi-client environments is nice to have
Experience supporting U.S.-based companies or clients is nice to have
Experience coordinating with auditors or supporting external audits is nice to have
Experience supervising or reviewing the work of accounting team members is nice to have
Experience working with multiple accounting systems or ERPs is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time remote opportunity
Schedule flexibility of approximately ±1 hour depending on client needs and business requirements