Controller (FP&A, Financial Reporting & Accounting Leadership) - Remote

### **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. - P…