Controller / Director of Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the monthly closing process, which includes reconciliations, journal entries, and the preparation of financial statements.

• Generate precise and timely P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports for leadership and board stakeholders.

• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable, including the collection of overdue accounts.

• Ensure compliance with tax filings, sales tax, and regulatory standards.

• Lead initiatives for QBO automation, focusing on bank feed matching, payment link workflows, and invoice reconciliation to minimize manual input.

• Identify and resolve inefficiencies within billing and collections processes.

• Develop and document scalable accounting processes that can adapt to growth and personnel changes.

• Act as the internal owner of financial systems, including QuickBooks Online, billing platforms, and associated integrations.

• Manage consolidated and individual client billing cycles, ensuring timely monthly invoicing across a large property portfolio.

• Supervise payment reconciliation and collaborate with client-facing teams to address billing discrepancies.

• Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis.

• Provide financial reporting that supports informed decision-making by the CEO, Chief of Staff, and board members.

• Collaborate closely with the Fractional CFO on forecasting, cash management, and strategic financial planning.

• Lead and mentor a small team.

• Offer training, daily guidance, and process documentation to ensure operational continuity.

• Create redundancy in key finance functions to prevent the siloing of institutional knowledge.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.

• Preferred hands-on expertise in QuickBooks Online; experience with automation and integrations is highly desirable.

• Strong focus on process improvement; you identify inefficiencies and implement solutions.

• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of ownership and minimal bureaucracy.

• Experience in managing or mentoring at least one direct report.

• CPA certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• Exceptional attention to detail paired with the ability to understand the broader financial context.

• Clear and direct communicator, capable of engaging with leadership and cross-functional teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• 401(k) plan with a generous matching contribution.