Controller (Contract/Part-Time)
MarketerHire
Accounting & Finance
Nashville, TN, USA · Remote
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024
We are looking for a hands-on Fractional Controller to support, build and grow the Finance function at MarketerHire. Early stage, startup experience a plus, for example:
• You must be able to handle a wide range of tasks, from high-level financial strategy to granular accounting details.
• Speed and flexibility are crucial. You must be agile enough to adapt to changing circumstances and make quick but well-informed decisions.
• With fewer layers of hierarchy, you will often communicate directly with leadership and other stakeholders.
• You must be comfortable working hands-on with various accounting software and be willing to learn new ones rapidly.
Attributes
- You take pride in our work and are a team player and leader.
- You notice all the little details and are obsessed with being organized.
- You are willing to get into the weeds and work with your team to ensure delivery of the best work possible.
- You are proactive in anticipating and resolving questions, requests, and challenges.
- You are naturally curious, embrace technology, and are committed to learning and adapting.
- You enjoy smart problem-solving. You thrive on figuring things out but know when to avoid reinventing the wheel and ask for help.
- You are comfortable working as part of a diverse team, which includes team members outside the USA.
- You are effective at leading and teaching team members.
- You are comfortable interacting cross-departmentally and maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
- You have the discipline, maturity, and emotional intelligence to work remotely and independently.
Responsibilities
- Lead finance team on a day-to-day basis.
- Deliver the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP.
- Implement and maintain internal financial controls, including risk management.
- Oversee financial systems and data management.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Support compliance with US federal, state, and local requirements and assist with new state registrations.
- Liaise with third parties such as tax and legal advisors.
- Assist with developing core accounting processes to satisfy accounting needs aligned with current and future business lifecycles.
- Identify, propose, and implement opportunities to improve workflow productivity.
Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years of accounting experience, of which at least 5+ recent years with startups
- 3+ years in a team leadership role
- Strong understanding of accounting theory and application of GAAP.
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and apps like Rippling, Looker, BigQuerry and Airbase
- Proficient with Google Workspace, Google Docs/Sheets, and Excel
- 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
- Proven ability to build repeatable processes and document procedures
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or work history that demonstrates exceptional accounting knowledge and skills
- Certified CPA/ACCA/Chartered Accountant (or on track) preferred but not required