Controller - Fully Remote

Hire Resolve is assisting a fast-growing virtual accounting firm, that prioritizes work flexibility! They have been in the industry for 20 years, and are excited to welcome new teammembers! The Controller holds a leadership role, overseeing a team and contributing significantly as an individual; delivering top-notch outsourced controllership, advisory services, and strategic guidance to diverse... clients. This pivotal position alleviates entrepreneurs from the complexities of financial management, offering actionable solutions. Controllership duties involve meticulously reviewing monthly financial reports for accuracy and establishing robust internal processes and controls to mitigate risks. Advisory services assist clients in realizing their business visions by leveraging historical data and future projections to craft actionable plans. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, analytics, and KPI development, along with providing insights, recommendations, and driving strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess inherent organizational skills and be comfortable managing up to 15 clients while leading a team of 6 to 10. The role demands swift decision-making based on relevant information to minimize risks. Responding actively and positively to various challenges and time constraints is essential. The Senior Controller must be self-driven, responsive, and capable of delivering exceptional strategic advisory and financial operations to clients, while effectively empowering a virtual team to ensure an unmatched client experience. This role is integral to the leadership team and reports to an Assistant Director • Lead and mentor the accounting team assigned to clients, fostering motivation and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service • Provide coaching, timely feedback, and conduct reviews to set staff up for success • Develop a comprehensive understanding of each client's unique business and accounting needs, offering strategic leadership to enhance their accounting operations • Manage month-end closing processes and distribute financial reports to all clients on a monthly basis • Collaborate with client leadership on operational and strategic decisions, addressing accounting requests and questions promptly and effectively • Drive financial planning and budgeting efforts, including developing annual budgets and maintaining cash forecasting tools to support long-term planning • Monitor budget performance, provide insights for adjustments as necessary, and review financial and operating metrics using dashboards and KPIs • Analyze financial and operational data to deliver meaningful recommendations, identifying trends, risks, and growth opportunities • Provide actionable insights to senior leadership to guide strategic decision-making • Conduct regular client conference calls to review strategy, current and future needs, and operational changes impacting financial results • Assist in gathering tax-related information for external tax return preparation and coordinate information provision for external audits • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements • Review and approve monthly and quarterly tax filings, including use/sales tax, property tax returns, and payroll tax returns prepared by accounting specialists • Undertake special projects as requested by clients

Requirements

To be considered for this position, the candidate will need: • Active CPA/CMA or MBA • Transferable knowledge in accounting and financial analysis for businesses in the $5M to $50M market • Manufacturing Industry experience • 10 Years Supervisory Experience • Bachelors in Accounting or Finance • Possesses an adaptive leadership style, driven by a passion for mentoring staff and fostering teamwork and collaboration across all organizational levels • Demonstrates expertise in actively managing accounting functions for small to medium-sized enterprises, ensuring efficient and effective operations • Exhibits comfort with change and displays agility in adapting priorities as needed • Applies a technical and analytical focus to handling complex issues, consistently finding creative solutions even in challenging situations • Communicates effectively through both written and oral channels, expressing ideas confidently and articulately • Maintains exceptional organizational skills and thrives in managing daily, weekly, and monthly priorities simultaneously • Demonstrates strong proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, and other accounting software packages, with a keen interest in learning new technologies • Thrives in fast-paced environments, prioritizing tasks with a sense of urgency to deliver timely and high-quality results • Makes quick decisions based on knowledge and experience, operating within established standards and guidelines • Adapts seamlessly to various client environments, ensuring effective collaboration and support • Possesses a high degree of computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook and Excel • Willingness to travel when necessary to fulfill job requirements Benefits • Work from home, W-2 position • Summer Hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day • Self-Managed paid time off and paid holidays • Group Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Accident Insurance • 401(k) plan • Participation in a company wide annual bonus incentive plan • $25 monthly internet stipend • Virtual employee groups, clubs, and activities throughout the year • Casual dress Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career changing move. • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Kindly share your expected salary in your cover letter • Apply for this role today, contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn • Alternatively, visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your resume: [email protected] We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your resume on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise Apply Job!