This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Client Controller based in the United States.
This is a senior, multi-client accounting leadership role responsible for acting as the outsourced finance function for a portfolio of high-growth, investor-backed businesses. You will own end-to-end financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strategic financial insight across multiple client engagements. The role combines technical accounting expertise with client-facing advisory responsibilities, requiring strong communication with founders, CFOs, and stakeholders across various industries. You will also lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, ensuring high-quality deliverables and strong operational execution. A key part of your impact will be building scalable accounting processes, supporting system implementations, and driving financial clarity for fast-moving companies. This is a fully remote role designed for someone who thrives in structured complexity, client ownership, and collaborative leadership across distributed teams.
Accountabilities
In this role, you will serve as the outsourced financial controller for multiple clients while ensuring high-quality reporting, compliance, and team leadership:
- Own and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for a portfolio of US-based clients.
- Act as the primary finance lead for clients, providing proactive communication, insights, and strategic financial guidance.
- Manage full-cycle accounting operations including reconciliations, close processes, and financial statement preparation.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements including payroll, sales and use tax, property tax, and business licensing.
- Lead onboarding of new clients, including setup of accounting systems, processes, and internal controls.
- Oversee system migrations and special projects such as M&A readiness, budgeting, and chart of accounts redesigns.
- Supervise, mentor, and review the work of accounting team members across multiple engagements.
- Coordinate workload allocation and ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
- Use practice management systems to organize workflows and maintain visibility across client deliverables.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a seasoned accounting professional with strong technical expertise and experience managing multiple clients in a fast-paced environment:
- 10+ years of accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
- Experience working with US-based companies, ideally in public accounting or outsourced accounting environments.
- Strong background supporting high-growth, investor-backed businesses with $5M+ in annual revenue.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel.
- Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing accounting teams in a distributed or multi-client setting.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
- High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, and reliability.
- Strong organizational and time management skills in a remote, deadline-driven environment.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Positive, collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive annual compensation aligned with experience
- Fully remote work environment with long-established distributed teams
- Structured work schedule aligned with US Eastern Time (with flexibility in execution)
- Opportunity to act as financial leader for multiple high-growth, investor-backed companies
- Career growth opportunities within a rapidly scaling accounting organization
- Exposure to diverse industries and complex financial operations
- Supportive, people-first culture focused on flexibility and work-life balance
- Leadership role with direct impact on client financial performance and decision-making
- Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals
- Stable full-time role with long-term growth potential