Accounting Controller
Remi
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controller to lead our accounting operations and play a critical role in achieving key financial milestones in 2025 and beyond. The ideal candidate will be strong operationally, having managed end-to-end accounting processes, and have experience with tax planning and treasury management, having worked with profitable companies.
Key Responsibilities
2025 Outcomes:
Achieve a 5-day accounting close process
Ensure successful completion of an external audit
Lead the ERP transition from QuickBooks Online (QBO) to a robust, scalable platform
Develop and implement a comprehensive tax strategy
Core Responsibilities:
Oversee bookkeeping activities, including managing the relationship with Zeni (our current outsourced bookkeeper)
Supervise and create scalable solutions for managing our AR and AP processes, including oversight of team members; as a marketplace technology business, AR and AP are, and will continue to be, hefty components of our accounting operations
Administer and monitor debt facility borrowing bases, reporting, and covenant compliance
Select and manage external audit partners to ensure a seamless audit process
Drive tax planning strategies and oversee all tax filings
Lead treasury and cash management efforts to optimize liquidity and return on cash
Manage the company’s cap table, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Oversee payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate execution
Lead the implementation of the new ERP system
Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent preferred)
5+ years of accounting or controller experience, preferably having spent time in both public accounting and as an operational accountant in a high-growth or startup environment
Strong understanding of GAAP principles, financial reporting, and audit processes
Proven track record of leading ERP implementations or transitions
Experience with debt facility management, including reporting and covenant compliance
Proficiency in treasury management and cash flow forecasting
Familiarity with cap table management and equity administration
Expertise in tax planning and compliance
Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders