Controller – Financial Reporting, GAAP/IFRS & 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 experiencedController to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and finance team performance.

This is a senior, hands-on accounting leadership role with ownership acrossmonth-end and year-end close, GAAP/IFRS reporting, audit readiness, internal controls, treasury and cash management, budgeting support, team leadership, and ERP/process improvement.

You’ll work closely with executive leadership and FP&A to maintain accurate financials, strengthen accounting operations, and translate financial data into actionable business insights.

If you combine deep technical accounting expertise with strong leadership skills and can balance financial control with strategic decision support, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Month-End & Year-End Close

Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Drive a5-business-day month-end close
Review and approve:

Journal entries
Accruals
Balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting schedules

Ensure general ledger accuracy and completeness
Prepare and review consolidated:

Profit & Loss Statements
Balance Sheets
Cash Flow Statements

Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies before reporting deadlines

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare accurateGAAP and/or IFRS-compliant financial statements
Deliver timely monthly and quarterly reporting packages
Perform budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance analysis
Translate financial results into clear insights for executive leadership
Support:

Board reporting
Investor reporting
Executive dashboards
Management reporting

Provide financial recommendations that support business decision-making

Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls
Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and approval workflows
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, regulatory, and tax requirements
Manage and coordinate external audit processes
Prepare and coordinatePBC (Prepared by Client) schedules
Maintain organized, audit-ready financial documentation
Proactively identify financial, accounting, and compliance risks

Budgeting & Forecasting

Partner with FP&A and leadership on annual budgets and forecasts
Analyze financial performance against plans
Support scenario planning and capital allocation decisions
Provide accounting and financial insights for strategic initiatives
Help leadership understand financial risks, opportunities, and trade-offs

Treasury & Cash Management

Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
Maintain visibility into short- and long-term cash requirements
Support cash planning and treasury operations
Oversee debt compliance and credit facilities
Help maintain financial stability as the organization grows

Accounting Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and manage accountants and finance team members
Delegate responsibilities and establish clear priorities
Review team outputs for accuracy and completeness
Develop team capabilities and strengthen accounting discipline
Establish high standards for:

Accuracy
Timeliness
Documentation
Accountability

Build a high-performing and reliable accounting function

Systems & Process Improvement

Identify inefficiencies across accounting and reporting workflows
Lead or support ERP implementations and system improvements
Automate repetitive accounting and reporting processes
Develop and improve financial SOPs
Strengthen scalability as transaction volume and organizational complexity increase
Improve financial visibility through better systems, reporting, and controls

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
2+ years of accounting leadership or supervisory experience
Strong knowledge ofGAAP and/or IFRS
Proven experience owning month-end and year-end close
Strong financial statement preparation and reporting experience
Experience designing or maintaining internal controls
Experience supporting or managing external audits
Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems such as:

NetSuite
SAP
Oracle
QuickBooks Enterprise

AdvancedMicrosoft Excel / Google Sheets proficiency
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Comfortable leading teams remotely duringU.S. business hours

Nice to Have

CPA, ACCA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification
Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Finance Manager
ERP implementation or accounting system migration experience
M&A integration experience
Multi-entity or consolidated accounting experience
Background in:

SaaS
Professional Services
Real Estate

Experience with BI and reporting platforms such as:

Power BI
Tableau
Looker

Tools & Technology

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You’ll likely thrive in this role if you:

Take full ownership of financial accuracy and reporting
Can lead a finance team while remaining hands-on when needed
Understand both the technical and operational sides of accounting
Proactively identify financial risks and control weaknesses
Can translate complex financial information into clear executive insights
Build scalable processes instead of relying on manual workarounds
Hold yourself and your team to high standards for accuracy and deadlines
Are comfortable partnering directly with senior leadership
Approach financial controls as a way to improve both accuracy and business decision-making

What a Typical Day Looks Like

You might start by reviewing close progress, reconciliations, cash position, and outstanding accounting items.

Throughout the day, you’ll review financial statements and journal entries, analyze variances, collaborate with FP&A and executive leadership, respond to audit or compliance requirements, and provide guidance to accounting team members.

You’ll also work on longer-term improvements such asERP optimization, automation, internal controls, and accounting SOPs.

In short:you own the financial control environment—ensuring leadership has accurate numbers, reliable processes, and clear financial visibility.

Key Metrics for Success

Month-end close completed within5 business days
Accurate and timely financial statements
Zero material audit adjustments
100% on-time compliance and required filings
Strong balance sheet reconciliation accuracy
Reliable cash flow and liquidity visibility
Improved accounting workflow efficiency
High-performing and accountable finance team
Clear, actionable financial insights for leadership

Why This Role Stands Out

Full ownership of a high-impact accounting function
Direct collaboration with executives and senior leadership
Opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making
Meaningful accounting team leadership responsibility
Opportunity to improve ERP systems, controls, and accounting processes
Fully remote environment
Growth potential into:

Senior Controller
Corporate Controller
VP of Finance
Broader Finance Leadership

Interview Process

Initial Application
Spark Hire One-Way Video Interview
Recruiter Interview
Client / Leadership Interview
Offer & Onboarding

Spark Hire Video Interview – Required

As part of the application process,all candidates are required to complete a one-way video interview through Spark Hire.

After completing the first step of your application, you’ll receive aSpark Hire invitation by email with instructions to record and submit your video responses.

Completion of the Spark Hire video isrequired to be considered for the next stage. Please check your inbox as well as your spam or junk folder for the invitation.

Apply Now

If you’re an experiencedController or accounting leader who can own financial reporting, lead close processes, strengthen controls, develop teams, and provide leadership with reliable financial insights, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take ownership of a finance function whereaccuracy, leadership, and strategic financial visibility directly impact business growth.

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