# Controller for US Companies

> OnlyExperts · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2025-08-15

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

**Title:** Controller  
**Location:** Fully Remote  
**Reports to:** CFO  

### Summary

We’re seeking a hands‑on **Controller** to lead all accounting operations and own the integrity of financial reporting under **US GAAP**. The ideal candidate is a **CPA** with **8+ years** of progressive accounting experience, including **2+ years in a Controller role**, who can scale processes, strengthen controls, and partner cross‑functionally to drive operational discipline.

### Key Responsibilities

**Financial Reporting & Close**

-   Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close; deliver accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
-   Prepare and review consolidations, eliminations, and multi‑entity reporting.
-   Lead technical accounting for revenue (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), equity (ASC 718), debt (ASC 470), and other relevant areas.
-   Draft and maintain accounting policies, memos, and position papers.

**Controls, Compliance & Audit**

-   Design, document, and improve internal controls over financial reporting; implement segregation of duties and approval workflows.
-   Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and reviews; manage PBC requests and resolve findings.
-   Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (partnering with tax advisors as needed).

**Operational Accounting**

-   Oversee GL, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, inventory/COGS (as applicable), and expense management.
-   Manage cash positioning, treasury operations, credit/collections, and working capital optimization.
-   Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and key estimates.

**Planning & Business Partnership**

-   Collaborate with FP&A on budgets/forecasts; provide variance analyses and cost insights.
-   Support pricing, margin, and unit‑economics analyses; provide decision‑ready financial insights to leadership.
-   Prepare board/management reporting packages and KPI dashboards.

**Systems & Process Improvement**

-   Own the ERP and accounting tech stack (e.g., NetSuite, Dynamics 365 BC, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Enterprise); lead automations and integrations.
-   Champion continuous improvement to shorten close cycle and increase data quality.

**Leadership**

-   Build, mentor, and scale a high‑performing accounting team.
-   Foster collaboration with Operations, Sales/RevOps, HR, and Legal.

### Qualifications

-   **CPA (active)** required.
-   **8+ years** progressive accounting experience, including **2+ years as a Controller** (or equivalent scope/ownership).
-   **Expert knowledge of US GAAP** and technical accounting.
-   Proven success leading monthly close, audits, and multi‑entity consolidations.
-   Track record implementing or upgrading ERPs and strengthening internal controls.
-   Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
-   Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

### Nice to Have

-   Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience.
-   Industry experience in **SaaS**, **technology**, **manufacturing**, **e‑commerce**, or **services**.
-   Multi‑currency and international entity experience; IFRS exposure.
-   Sales/use tax, payroll tax, and state nexus familiarity.

## Apply

[Apply at OnlyExperts](https://apply.workable.com/onlyexperts/j/CFB1FC325F/apply)

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