Controller

The Redesign Group

. Lead day-to-day accounting and tax operations, including monthly close, reporting, revenue and cost accounting, tax, and internal controls .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading accounting and tax operations across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and effective financial reporting. Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams while implementing process improvements and maintaining internal controls.

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GAAP KnowledgeQuickBooks ProficiencyMulti-Entity Accounting ExperienceTeam Leadership and DevelopmentFinancial Reporting and Compliance

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Hard Skills

Accounting OperationsTax ComplianceRevenue RecognitionCost AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationAccount ReconciliationCost Allocation MethodologyAudit SupportSales Commission CalculationsExpense Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationMentoringOrganizational Leadership

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksSalesforceERP SystemsFinancial Reporting ToolsAccounting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPABachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Multi-State TaxationSubscription-Based BusinessManaged Services ProviderTechnology SectorFinancial Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day accounting and tax operations, including monthly close, reporting, revenue and cost accounting, tax, and internal controls
Lead reporting across four legal entities in the US, UK, Canada, and France
Report to the VP of Finance and lead general accounting, tax, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing teams
Set the close standard and calendar, driving toward a consistent close within 10 business days
Review and approve financial statements, reporting packages, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Own multi-entity reporting as a controlled group, including transfer pricing arrangements and foreign currency translation
Govern the chart of accounts and ensure consistent treatment across entities and revenue and cost streams
Partner with FP&A on financial plan execution, owning actuals and department-level reporting
Oversee accounting for product resale, software subscriptions, maintenance and renewals, cybersecurity, and professional and managed services
Develop and own cost allocation methodology for gross-margin reporting by product and service line
Collaborate with Sales Operations on accounting positions for new, non-standard, and judgment-heavy transactions
Own the tax function, including federal, state and local income tax, sales and use tax, VAT, and Canadian indirect tax
Manage multi-state and multi-country registrations and nexus
Own QuickBooks as the accounting system and maintain general-ledger integrity
Improve Salesforce-to-QuickBooks workflows supporting bookings, billing, and revenue recognition
Design and maintain internal controls and prepare the company for its first external audit
Own sales commission and incentive compensation calculations, accrual methodology, and reporting
Oversee payroll accounting and reconciliation across four entities with People Operations
Own the expense policy and spend management program
Support diligence and reporting requests as the business scales
Implement process improvements and controls across close, reporting, AP, spend management, billing, AR, and sales commission reporting
Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team
Build organizational structure and role clarity as headcount grows
Set team priorities and workload to meet deadlines
Establish team norms, documentation standards, and cross-training practices
Partner with the VP of Finance on capacity planning, structure, and hiring needs
Reinforce a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including people management, with at least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity
Demonstrated experience building or scaling an accounting team, including hiring, structuring roles, and developing staff
Strong GAAP knowledge, particularly revenue recognition and COGS matching across multiple revenue streams
Experience in a technology, MSP/VAR, or subscription and services-based business strongly preferred
International, multi-entity experience strongly preferred
Experience partnering cross-functionally with leaders, particularly on topics with financial and compliance implications
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks (or comparable ERP) and CRM-to-GL revenue workflows
Experience with accounting system migration a plus
Salesforce experience a plus
Track record of owning and improving the monthly close process
Experience supporting an audit, financial statement restatement, or transaction diligence process is a plus
Strong communicator, comfortable with non-finance stakeholders, auditors, and outside advisors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match (annual dollar cap applied)
Flexible time off plan
15 paid holidays
Sick leave (amount varies by state requirements and is at least the minimum required by any state)
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Discretionary incentive compensation and/or bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance
Reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process