Controller (FP&A, Financial Reporting & Accounting Leadership) – Remote
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and financial close processes for a growing organization.
This is a leadership role for someone who combines deep technical accounting expertise with financial planning, team leadership, and operational excellence.
You’ll work closely with Executive Leadership, FP&A, Operations, Auditors, and Finance stakeholders to ensure the organization maintains accurate financial records, strong internal controls, audit-ready reporting, and scalable accounting processes.
If you enjoy balancing detailed accounting oversight with strategic financial leadership, this role is built for you.
What You’ll Own
Month-End & Year-End Close
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Maintain a five-business-day month-end close target.
Review and approve:
Journal entries
Account reconciliations
Accruals
Payroll allocations
Depreciation schedules
Intercompany transactions
Prepare complete financial reporting packages, including:
Profit & Loss Statements
Balance Sheets
Cash Flow Statements
Financial Reporting & Executive Insights
Prepare GAAP and IFRS-compliant financial statements.
Deliver executive reporting including:
Variance analysis
Financial commentary
Dashboards
Executive reporting packages
Support:
Board reporting
Investor reporting
Strategic planning
Translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Design, implement, and strengthen accounting controls.
Ensure compliance with:
GAAP
IFRS
Tax regulations
Audit requirements
Regulatory obligations
Coordinate external audits and manage PBC (Prepared by Client) requests.
Maintain organized, audit-ready financial documentation.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management
Partner with FP&A teams on:
Annual budgets
Forecasting
Scenario planning
Capital planning
Monitor:
Cash flow
Liquidity
Working capital
Debt compliance
Provide recommendations that improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
Accounting Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
Review work for:
Accuracy
Completeness
Timeliness
Establish scalable accounting processes and quality standards.
Drive continuous improvement across accounting operations.
Process Improvement & Systems
Lead initiatives involving:
ERP implementations
Accounting automation
Workflow optimization
SOP development
Improve reporting systems and accounting infrastructure.
Reduce manual processes while increasing scalability and efficiency.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
Strong balance of technical accounting expertise and business insight.
Highly organized and deadline-driven.
Comfortable presenting financial information to executive leadership.
Able to lead teams while remaining hands-on.
Proactive in identifying risks and process improvements.
Passionate about building scalable financial systems and controls.
Required Experience & Skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in:
Accounting
Finance
Related field
Experience
7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of:
GAAP
IFRS
Internal controls
Financial reporting
Financial close management
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as:
NetSuite
SAP
Oracle
QuickBooks Enterprise
Similar platforms
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
Nice-to-Have
CPA, ACCA, or MBA.
Previous experience as:
Controller
Finance Manager
Accounting Manager
ERP implementation or M&A integration experience.
Industry experience in:
SaaS
Professional Services
Real Estate
Experience using:
Power BI
Tableau
Looker
Financial dashboards
What a Typical Day Looks Like
Review reconciliations and…