Financial Controller
RemofirstPosted 5/31/2025
Financial Controller
Remofirst
Job Summary
RemoFirst is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, prepare financial statements, and manage internal controls. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in accounting or financial control, strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and proficiency with financial systems. RemoFirst offers a startup environment, competitive compensation, and 100% remote work options. As a Financial Controller, you will collaborate with the FP&A team to provide financial insights for strategic decisions and contribute to the company's hyper-growth scale. With a focus on respect, kindness, and hard work, RemoFirst values diversity and inclusion in its culture. Apply now to join a fast-growing company and shape the future of people management tools.
Job Description
What you'll be doing:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, balance sheet, and fixed assets.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP with the support of external accountants.
- Manage and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Coordinate external audits and liaise with external accountants and tax advisors.
- Prepare variance analysis, support with forecasts, and budget-to-actual reports.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental budgets and financial KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial and tax regulations.
- Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
- Collaborate with the FP&A team to provide financial insights for strategic decisions.
- Utilise in-house systems and financial software to enhance reporting efficiency and data accuracy.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or ACCA preferred).
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial control, preferably in a U.S. corporation with high transaction volume.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX compliance).
- Proficiency with financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, ERPs) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
Why work at RemoFirst?
- Startup environment. RemoFirst is an early-stage start-up. You have a voice, and can influence and grow rapidly.
- Build & Scale From Scratch. Experience hyper-growth scale and help us build a great team of professionals worldwide that can help us achieve this ambitious vision.
- Work for a Market Leader. Scale a project that counts market-leading companies like Microsoft, Mastercard, and more as happy customers.
- Compensation and perks are great! Competitive compensation. 100% remote work. PTO regulated by local statutory.
- Culture. We lead with respect, kindness, and the right to fail. We value hard, yet smart work. Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. As we grow and evolve, we welcome your input to help us define our culture further.
