QuickBooks Financial Controller

Location: Remote

• Take full ownership of the companys accounting operations and General Ledger.
• Become the internal QuickBooks expert for the organization.
• Work directly with the CFO and play a key role in strengthening the finance function.
• Lead the transition from outsourced accounting to a fully in-house operation.
• Manage and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Work remotely with significant autonomy and responsibility.

• Configure and optimize QuickBooks to support the companys accounting structure and reporting requirements.
• Lead or support QuickBooks configuration and implementation initiatives.
• Lead the transition of the General Ledger from an outside accounting firm to an in-house function.
• Maintain, reconcile, and close the books monthly.
• Establish and maintain the Chart of Accounts and appropriate classification standards.

• Prepare accurate financial statements across the companys business divisions.
• Prepare and review Profit & Loss (P&L) statements.
• Oversee bank reconciliations.
• Monitor the companys cash position.
• Maintain accurate and reliable financial information for CFO review.

• Supervise Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable specialists.
• Review and approve invoices, hours reports, and client statements before distribution.
• Review and approve payroll, vendor payments, and expense submissions.
• Interface with clients regarding accounting-related requests when required.
• Ensure accounting work completed by the team meets established standards.
• Support operational and non-accounting matters that may arise within a small-team environment.

• Coordinate payroll tax, sales tax, and 1099-related matters.
• Execute accounting policies established by the CFO accurately and consistently.
• Maintain strong accounting controls and a high standard of accuracy.

• Prior experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, or similar senior accounting professional with full ownership of the General Ledger.
• Advanced, hands-on QuickBooks expertise.
• Professional experience with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop.
• Experience configuring QuickBooks and/or leading a QuickBooks implementation.
• Strong experience managing the General Ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing financial statements and P&L reports.
• Strong understanding of Chart of Accounts structures and accounting classifications.
• Experience overseeing or working closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Strong attention to detail and consistently low error rates.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to execute accounting policies and procedures with precision.
• Comfortable supporting operational responsibilities beyond traditional accounting.
• C1/C2 English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work with required overlap during U.S. business hours.

• Experience transitioning an accounting function from an external accounting firm to an in-house team.
• Experience with BigTime or similar project accounting software.
• Previous experience in professional services, interior design, architecture, construction, or project-based businesses.
• Experience supervising accounting or bookkeeping professionals.

• Maintain an accurate and reliable General Ledger.
• Independently execute reconciliations and month-end close.
• Configure and optimize QuickBooks according to business requirements.
• Successfully support the transition to an in-house accounting function.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain strong accounting controls and a consistently low error rate.
• Effectively oversee AP and AR activities.
• Work independently while executing CFO policies accurately.
• Communicate professionally with U.S.-based colleagues and clients.

• $2,000 – $4,000 USD/month, based on experience and location.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Direct exposure to the CFO and company leadership.
• Significant ownership of the accounting function.
• Opportunity to lead an important financial operations transition.
• Long-term, full-time contractor opportunity.
• Short initial trial period to ensure mutual fit.