Senior Financial Controller
Role Overview
This senior-level role involves overseeing financial operations including GAAP monthly closes, multi-entity consolidations, and revenue recognition for a staffing company. The hire will lead a distributed accounting team, manage systems like QuickBooks and Stripe, and provide strategic financial advice to founders. They will have significant impact by ensuring financial integrity, shortening close cycles, and supporting rapid growth through M&A or credit facilities.
Perks & Benefits
The job is fully remote with a worldwide location, implying flexibility in work setup and no specific time zone requirements. Career growth opportunities include mentoring a team, advising on strategic finance, and potential involvement in M&A activities. The culture emphasizes efficiency and accuracy, fostering a 'close it once, close it right' approach in a distributed environment.
Full Job Description
Headquarters: Colombia URL: http://activatetalent.com
DescriptionAbout Activate TalentWe scale border-free teams for high-growth U.S. companies, specializing in outsourced staffing across LATAM and the Philippines.What You ll Own Close-to-Board: Run GAAP monthly closes, multi-entity consolidations, and variance analysis; deliver investor-ready reporting packs on a 5-day timetable. Revenue & Margin Integrity: Oversee gross-margin tracking for placement, EOR, and pass-through billings; ensure accurate revenue recognition and direct-labor costing. Systems & Controls: Expert in QuickBooks, automate Stripe/HubSpot billing flows, and expert across AP, AR, payroll, and global taxes. Strategic Finance: Build 13-week cash-flow forecasts, price-model scenarios, and ad-hoc diligence for M&A or credit facilities; advise founders on capital allocation. Team Leadership: Mentor a lean, distributed accounting team; set KPIs, streamline workflows, and foster a close it once, close it right culture. Requirements 6+ years as a Controller or Senior Accountant within staffing, recruiting, organizations (multi-currency and high-volume payroll a must). Deep command of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition for staffing contracts, and indirect tax compliance across states and international entities. Systems athlete: NetSuite (or similar ERP), QuickBooks, Stripe, HubSpot, Excel/Google Sheets; bonus for SQL/Looker chops. Proven record standing up internal controls, shortening close cycles, and guiding finance through rapid headcount scale-ups. CPA or equivalent strongly preferred; Big-4 grounding a plus.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/activate-talent-senior-financial-controller
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