Controller (Finance)

<p><strong>Financial Controller – Strategic, Tactical &amp; Process-Driven Leader</strong></p><p>We’re hiring a dynamic, experienced&nbsp;<strong>Financial Controller</strong>&nbsp;to lead financial operations across a growing portfolio of entrepreneurial ventures. This is not a back-office or passive oversight role — it's an opportunity for a builder with both strategic vision and operational precision to drive scalable growth and enforce disciplined financial execution.</p><p><strong>This position is ideal for someone who</strong></p><p>Is&nbsp;<strong>comfortable with conflict</strong>, capable of engaging in healthy tension to protect financial integrity.</p><p><strong>Takes time to reflect</strong>&nbsp;and improve systems rather than just reacting to daily fires.</p><p>Is&nbsp;<strong>energized by change and variety</strong>, thriving in a fast-paced, founder-led environment.</p><p>Has&nbsp;<strong>meticulous attention to detail</strong>, seeing what others miss and tightening up every loose bolt.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership</strong></p><ul> <li>Oversee full-cycle accounting including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across all entities.</li> <li>Maintain rigorous control over general ledger activity, AP/AR, reconciliations, and reporting.</li> <li>Deliver timely and accurate financial statements, dashboards, and analysis.</li> <li>Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors to ensure compliance.</li> </ul><p><strong>Process Implementation &amp; Strategic Oversight</strong></p><ul> <li>Build and enforce consistent, scalable financial SOPs across entities and teams.</li> <li>Introduce tools and systems to enhance financial visibility and eliminate inefficiencies.</li> <li>Serve as a thought partner to the founder and leadership team, translating business strategy into financial impact.</li> <li>Provide data-driven insights to support growth, investments, and resource allocation.</li> </ul><p><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><ul> <li>Lead and mentor internal and external finance support staff (onshore and offshore).</li> <li>Collaborate across departments to instill financial accountability and process ownership.</li> <li>Participate in strategic planning and leadership meetings, proactively identifying operational gaps and offering solutions.<br> </li> </ul><p><strong>Why This Role Matters</strong></p><p>You are the glue&nbsp;<strong>between vision and execution</strong>. In a high-growth environment led by a visionary entrepreneur, your ability to bring financial clarity, discipline, and structure will directly influence company performance. You’ll play a pivotal role in helping this portfolio of businesses scale with confidence, accuracy, and control.</p><p></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul> <li> <strong>5+ years</strong>&nbsp;in a senior financial leadership role (Controller, Director of Finance, etc.).</li> <li>Experience managing finances across&nbsp;<strong>multiple legal entities and business models</strong>&nbsp;(consulting, staffing, services).</li> <li>Deep understanding of&nbsp;<strong>GAAP, budgeting, internal controls</strong>, and reporting infrastructure.</li> <li>Proven ability to&nbsp;<strong>create, document, and enforce</strong>&nbsp;financial systems and workflows.</li> <li>Advanced skills with financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero) and Excel.</li> <li>Strong leadership skills and the ability to&nbsp;<strong>manage up, down, and across</strong>&nbsp;the organization.</li> <li>Legally authorized to work in the&nbsp;<strong>United States</strong>; must be&nbsp;<strong>U.S.-based.</strong> </li> </ul><p><strong>Cultural Fit — You’ll Thrive Here If You…</strong></p><ul> <li>Embrace&nbsp;<strong>ownership</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>accountability</strong>; you fix it even if you didn’t break it.</li> <li>Don’t flinch at difficult conversations — you see them as tools for growth.</li> <li>Prefer&nbsp;<strong>structure, clarity, and clean books</strong>&nbsp;over chaos or ambiguity.</li> <li>Are a systems-thinker who knows&nbsp;<strong>consistency creates scalability</strong>.</li> <li>Can handle high autonomy and deliver without hand-holding.</li> <li>Are energized by a&nbsp;<strong>founder-led, vision-driven</strong>&nbsp;company that values results over politics.</li> </ul>