Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Employment Type: Full time independent contractor
Work Model: Remote
Work Hours: US work hours (Time zone - CST)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Controller / Associate Controller to own and oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization with multiple entities and complex reporting requirements. This role is both hands-on and strategic responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records while gradually elevating processes controls and reporting quality.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level accounting professional who is comfortable operating with minimal oversight running the books end-to-end in Sage Intacct and collaborating closely with U.S.-based leadership. Strong English communication sound judgment and a proactive mindset are critical as this role will serve as a key partner to management in financial decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities maintaining accurate and timely records in Sage Intacct with minimal supervision.

• Process and review expense data from Fyle ensuring proper coding approvals and seamless integration into Sage Intacct.

• Maintain general ledger integrity including journal entries accruals adjustments and intercompany activity.

• Execute and oversee monthly close including account reconciliations variance reviews and preparation of financial statements.

• Prepare recurring financial reports such as liquidity summaries NAV or management reports and ad hoc analyses for leadership.

• Ensure accounting is maintained across multiple dimensions (e.g. tax basis accrual basis fair value reporting) and understand how these views interact.

• Establish document and refine accounting processes controls and reporting frameworks to support scale and audit readiness.

• Support accounting system optimization and future transitions or enhancements beyond Sage Intacct as the organization grows.

• Collaborate closely with U.S.-based executives and finance leaders communicating clearly on status risks and recommendations.

• Assist with audits internal reviews and special financial projects as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field.

• 8 years of accounting experience with demonstrated progression toward controller-level responsibility.

• Strong command of U.S. GAAP and full-cycle accounting across multiple entities.

• Hands-on experience running books in Sage Intacct.

• Experience processing and managing expense platforms such as Fyle or similar tools.

• Ability to work confidently with multi-dimensional accounting structures (tax accrual fair value entity-level reporting).

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables XLOOKUP data validation reconciliations).

• Proven ability to operate independently identify gaps and proactively solve problems.

• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal); clear confident and professional presence.

• Strong ownership mindset attention to detail and reliability in a remote environment.

• Ability to work US hours with flexibility once independently working in the role depending on client preferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting growing companies family offices investment structures or multi-entity organizations.

• CPA or equivalent professional certification.

• Experience leading or mentoring junior accounting staff.

• Background in accounting system implementations or migrations.

• Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana or .

• Experience working with U.S.-based leadership teams in a remote setting.

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1