Controller

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

Engagement Type: Contract-to-Hire

Overview

Our client is a mission-driven organization that connects thousands of people each month to what matters most — family, friends, school, healthcare, and work. By providing access to discounted devices and internet services through federally supported connectivity programs, the company helps close the digital divide in underserved communities across the United States.

As the organization continues to scale a high-volume, transaction-heavy operation, it is seeking an experienced Controller to strengthen accounting controls, improve operational oversight, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial processes. This role is designed as a contract-to-hire engagement to allow for immediate impact while determining long-term organizational needs.

The Controller will be brought in to quickly assess current accounting operations, identify gaps in controls or execution, and implement improvements to stabilize and scale the function. The engagement is structured to allow for flexibility while determining long-term organizational needs, with the potential to transition into a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing accounting processes, controls, and workflows to identify root causes of errors or breakdowns
• Strengthen internal controls across cash management, wire transfers, accounts payable, and reconciliations
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations in a high-transaction environment
• Lead and improve month-end close accuracy, timeliness, and reliability
• Ensure proper review, approval, and segregation of duties within financial processes
• Assess team structure, workload distribution, and role effectiveness; provide recommendations for improvement
• Partner with senior leadership to deliver clear, reliable financial information and restore confidence in reporting

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Controller in high-volume, high-transaction businesses
• Strong operational accounting background with hands-on experience managing reconciliations and daily accounting functions
• Proven ability to identify and remediate control weaknesses
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, and process-driven approach
• Ability to quickly adapt to new environments and drive improvement with minimal ramp-up time
• CPA preferred but not required

Engagement Details

• Contract-to-hire structure with flexibility based on performance and business needs
• Near full-time availability expected; limited-hour fractional arrangements are less likely to be a fit
• Nationwide search; remote work environment supported
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and availability