Senior Accounting and Finance Consultant – Controller Level

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

📋 Description

• Assist in coordinating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, which encompass journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

• Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger to ensure precise transaction classification.

• Provide support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, commissions, and fixed-asset operations.

• Guarantee that payroll, commissions, accounts payable, and debt payments are executed accurately and punctually.

• Maintain a consistent chart of accounts across various business units and legal entities.

• Review and authorize balance-sheet reconciliations.

• Prepare regular financial reporting packages, operational analyses, and summary reports.

• Conduct weekly expenditure analyses, 13-week cash-flow scorecards, KPI reporting, and variance analyses.

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, reporting any significant variances.

• Develop and uphold frameworks for accrual accounting, revenue recognition, and allowance for credit losses.

• Examine portfolio performance, cash collections, funding activities, and operational trends.

• Monitor cash balances, funding activities, reconciliations, and cash forecasts.

• Supervise financial obligations, reporting needs, and compliance-related financial tasks.

• Create, document, and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and finance procedures.

• Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other third-party partners.

• Lead or assist in the implementation and optimization of ERP, accounting, and reporting systems.

• Work closely with operations, servicing, and settlements teams to enhance data flow and process efficiency.

• Automate manual processes and establish a scalable finance infrastructure.

• Support strategic initiatives, special projects, acquisitions, and process enhancements.

• Oversee and assist global accounting contractors and finance support staff.

• Act as the primary finance lead for daily accounting operations and cross-functional collaboration.

• Partner with finance leadership and operational stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.

• A minimum of 3 years in a Controller or accounting leadership position.

• Experience in specialty finance, healthcare finance, lending, receivables, financial services, or similar sectors is strongly preferred.

• Robust technical accounting knowledge, including U.S. GAAP or equivalent international accounting standards.

• Proven experience leading month-end close processes, preparing financial statements, and managing external audits.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, index-match, and financial modeling.

• Familiarity with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or other ERP/accounting systems.

• CPA or CPA-equivalent certification is strongly preferred.

• Public accounting experience is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first, globally distributed contractor environment.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.