Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Take full ownership of the accounting operations for Straub Collaborative and its related entities.

• Directly report to the CFO.

• Manage the monthly closing process and provide accurate, timely financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for CFO review.

• Maintain the rolling cash forecast and prepare the annual budget.

• Process payroll journal entries each pay period and reconcile all payroll-related liability accounts.

• Review and authorize journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by the accounting team.

• Supervise daily accounting operations and internal controls, including vendor setup, payments, corporate card transactions, and expense reporting.

• Lead daily audit fieldwork and act as the main contact for external auditors.

• Oversee accounting for affiliated entities under the CFO's guidance, ensuring consistent policies and intercompany processes.

• Mentor and supervise accounting staff, establish priorities, and provide ongoing feedback.

• Collaborate with the CFO and Human Resources on hiring and performance-related issues.

• Spearhead accounting system implementations and enhancements in workflows.

• Suggest improvements to policies, controls, processes, and systems.

• Provide backup support during team absences or peak work periods and undertake additional tasks as assigned.

• Work collaboratively using video calls and shared digital tools in a standard office setting.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• A minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience, including at least two to three years in roles such as controller, assistant controller, or accounting manager.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, month-end and year-end closing processes, and internal control frameworks.

• Practical experience with accounts payable, account reconciliations, payroll journal entries, and payroll-related liability reconciliations.

• Experience in supervising accounting staff and mentoring junior team members.

• Proficiency in an accounting or ERP system.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to meet recurring deadlines.

• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the capability to explain financial data to non-financial leaders.

• Proven track record of enhancing accounting workflows and working independently while being accountable to the CFO.

• Only candidates residing on the East Coast/Eastern Time Zone will be considered.

• Preferred: CPA license or active CPA candidacy.

• Preferred: Experience with multi-entity, subsidiary, or cross-border accounting.

• Preferred: Familiarity with corporate card and expense management platforms.

• Preferred: Experience leading or coordinating external financial audits.

• Preferred: Background in ecommerce, retail, media or production, or creative services.

• Recurring deadlines may necessitate extended hours during busy periods.

• Some early morning or late evening availability required for collaboration across various time zones, including international locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage with PPO and high-deductible health plan options.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• 11 paid holidays annually.

• PTO accumulation starting at 15 days per year.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

• Company-funded basic life insurance.

• Company-funded accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Company-funded long-term disability insurance.

• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available at no expense to employees and their families.

• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.

• HSA option for eligible employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.

• Pre-tax commuter benefits.

• Access to discounted voluntary pet insurance.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.