[Remote] Financial Controller
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MatchaCFO is a fractional AI-enabled COO, CFO, accounting, and data services firm serving US-based digital technology startups. The Financial Controller will manage service delivery, oversee hands-on accounting operations, produce financial statements, support forecasting and compliance, onboard clients, and improve workflow productivity.
Responsibilities
- General Ledger maintenance and bookkeeping
- Manage full-cycle month-end close and reporting, including account reconciliations
- Produce complete, accurate, and timely financial statements for our clients
- Process payroll and book payroll entries accurately and promptly
- Manage the order-to-cash cycle
- Ensure all bills are accurately coded in the payables software and synced to QBO
- Assist in the development and maintenance of cash flow models and financial forecasts
- Assist with the onboarding of new clients and develop core accounting processes to satisfy their accounting needs at their current and future business lifecycle
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and assist with new state registrations
- Identify, propose, and implement opportunities to improve workflow productivity
Skills
- 10+ years of directly relevant accounting experience, of which at least the last 5+ years with DIGITAL (!) technology startups
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and apps such as Trinet, Gusto, and Ramp
- Proficient with Google Workspace, including Google Docs/Sheets, and Slack
- Able to learn new software and procedures quickly and apply appropriate solutions to improve efficiencies
- Ability to prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong team management skills
- Proven ability to build repeatable processes and document procedures
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- CPA/ACCA/Chartered Accountant qualification required (active or inactive)
- You must have a high-performance IT setup with at least the following specs:
- Computer: Mac purchased within the last 12-18 months, with at least 16GB RAM and SSD storage, and the Chrome browser. An equivalent Windows machine is acceptable. Your machine must be able to effortlessly handle 100+ open browser tabs and apps without slowing down
- Internet: A reliable broadband connection with sustained minimum download speeds of 100 Mbps and minimum upload speeds of 25 Mbps, measured at your computer by www.speedtest.net . Your connection must support uninterrupted high-quality Zoom calls and cloud-based work
- External Display: At least one external 27" or larger monitor with 1080p or higher resolution
- Please do not apply unless you have this kind of recent experience
- You have the discipline, maturity, and emotional intelligence to work remotely and independently
- You are comfortable working as part of a diverse team, including team members from overseas
- You are effective at leading and teaching team members
- You are comfortable interacting with clients and maintain a positive, can-do attitude
- Two external displays are strongly recommended
Benefits
- Remote contracting role
- Adjustable hours, ranging from 20 to 40+ hours per week
- Flexibility that a full-time position doesn't offer
- International and remote team
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