Our client, a rapidly expanding, investor-backed professional services firm, is seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and partner closely with executive leadership as the company scales. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical and strategic sides of accounting; someone who’s proactive, analytical, and eager to help build out structure and process within a growing organization.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee core accounting operations: reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and reporting
- Review financial statements and workpapers; prepare monthly financial packages and present findings to leadership
- Manage and support team members handling transactional AP/AR and billing
- Ensure accuracy of QuickBooks and maintain clean, audit-ready records
- Partner with the CFO and leadership team on process improvement, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives
- Utilize tools such as QuickBooks and Bill.com to streamline workflows and reporting
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA highly preferred)
- 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a blend of public accounting and industry experience
- Strong technical accounting skills and comfort working directly in QuickBooks
- A self-starter who thrives in a high-growth, sales-oriented culture and doesn’t need heavy oversight
- Collaborative and personable — able to work across teams and communicate effectively with leadership
- Based in Southwest Florida with flexibility to meet onsite once or twice per month
Why This Role:
- Growing company with strong private investor backing
- Direct partnership with an experienced fractional CFO and executive leadership
- Primarily remote culture with a collaborative, close-knit team
- Meaningful visibility and opportunity for advancement as the company scales