About This Opportunity

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Consulting is a boutique CPA firm that provides accounting, bookkeeping, finance, payroll, and tax services to over 750 startups backed by top tier venture capital funds. The Controller will work in a multi-client environment supporting 15 to 20 startup clients in a variety of exciting industries. They will be tasked with planning, directing, coordinating, and executing all aspects of the financial management, accounting, and consulting processes to serve our startup clients. We’re looking for someone with expertise in full-cycle accounting, month-end close, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have great time management skills, be very detail-oriented, and possess strong analytical thinking. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Consulting has a proven track record of developing their employees to their highest potential. If you are looking to expand your accounting expertise with startup clients, this role might be a terrific opportunity to do that in an entrepreneurial, fully remote accounting firm.

Why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Consulting

• Fully Remote – We’ve completely embraced and invested in remote work and know the benefits. Save time, save money, and decrease stress.
• Flexibility/Autonomy – Need to run to an appointment, your child's school, or just want to take a walk outside? No problem.
• Stability – We’ve been around for almost a decade enjoying controlled growth. We don’t over-hire, and we’ve never had to do a reduction in force.
• High-Quality Colleagues – We’re a diverse bunch, experts in our respective fields, and eager to help each other and clients.
• High-Quality Clients – We work exclusively with venture-funded technology startups and early-stage companies.
• Purpose/Meaningful Work – This is not your average accounting role. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] professionals get to work with innovative startups.
• Professional Development – You’ll gain exposure to many types of clients and industries including SaaS, eCommerce, Healthcare, Biotech, Crypto/Blockchain, and Manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting required
• 8+ years of corporate accounting experience
• Accounting experience in a multi-client environment
• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, U.S. GAAP, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
• Solid experience with QuickBooks Online (certification a plus)
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet software (MS Excel and Google Sheets)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Must be willing to work core business hours in their local time zone (approximately 8am to 5pm local time)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced setting
• A love of rapidly changing technology/software solutions

What You'll Be Doing

• Financial Reporting and Analysis (65%): Prepare and analyze financial statements, maintain general ledger, provide due diligence support for audits, fundraising, and M&A.
• Other Billable-Related Work (10%): Perform ad hoc assignments, create client-specific procedures, support tax team.
• Mentor and Coach Junior Accounting Staff (10%): Review work, provide feedback, collaborate with Quality Assurance.
• Compliance (5%): Stay informed with regulations, assess internal controls.
• Administrative (5%): Submit/approve maintenance projects, review invoices, monitor billable hours.
• Other (5%): Required training and internal meetings.

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Consulting is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] complies with California’s Fair Chance Act and participates in E-Verify. We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process. Apply via the link above.