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ControllerControllerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1-10Since 2023H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Alabama + 21 moreAll locations: Alabama | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Minnesota | Missouri | Montana | Nevada | New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia | Washington

Posted

59 days ago

Salary

$165K - $180K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Controller

Clear Star

• Own and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes • Maintain general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting • Improve close efficiency by reducing manual work and streamlining processes • Build and strengthen internal controls and maintain audit readiness • Lead external audits and ensure documentation and processes are audit quality • Identify and implement automation opportunities across accounting workflows • Leverage AI and systems tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability • Partner cross functionally to streamline workflows and eliminate redundant processes • Track and report operational improvements and efficiency gains • Manage cash flow visibility, liquidity planning, and banking relationships • Drive disciplined working capital management • Own federal, state, and local tax filings and manage external tax advisors • Support practical and efficient tax strategies and compliance processes • Own NetSuite structure, integrity, reporting outputs, and system integrations • Ensure clean, reliable, and actionable financial data across systems • Lead and develop a small accounting team with clear expectations and accountability • Drive execution, continuous improvement, and operational discipline across the Finance function

Job Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibility
  • Strong GAAP knowledge with proven close and audit experience
  • Tax experience across multiple jurisdictions (federal, state, and local)
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes and drive operational efficiency
  • Comfort operating in lean, fast-moving, and evolving environments
  • IFRS awareness and/or experience
  • Strong collaboration skills; comfortable partnering across sales, marketing, product, engineering, and finance
  • CPA qualification preferred, but not required
  • Experience with SOC2, FCRA, and ASC 606 preferred, but not required
  • NetSuite experience strongly preferred
  • A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free with access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection.

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • life insurance premiums
  • low-cost dental and vision insurance
  • company-paid basic life insurance
  • company-paid Short-Term Disability policy
  • employee assistance program
  • 401(k) matching up to 4%
  • time off
  • 9 company paid holidays
  • 2 additional days of paid time off for volunteer activities

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