Financial Controller – Bookkeeping Team Oversight
Worldwide
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee our bookkeeping operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This is a hands-on role requiring strong expertise in QuickBooks Online, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial oversight. The selected candidate must be available to start this week and should have experience managing bookkeeping and financial reporting for multiple clients simultaneously. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping activities and maintain accurate financial records. Review and approve transaction classifications, journal entries, and general ledger activity. Perform and supervise monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations. Lead month-end and year-end closing processes. Prepare and review Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports. Ensure books remain clean, organized, and CPA-ready for tax preparation. Identify accounting discrepancies and implement process improvements. Coordinate with external CPAs and tax professionals during reporting and filing periods. Monitor internal accounting controls and ensure financial accuracy. Manage accounting responsibilities across multiple client accounts while meeting deadlines. Required Qualifications Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, or Controller-Level Bookkeeper. Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online. Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, full-cycle bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Experience managing month-end close and preparing CPA-ready financial statements. Experience handling bookkeeping and financial reporting for multiple clients simultaneously. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting operations. Preferred Qualifications QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification. Experience supporting multiple US-based businesses. Prior experience working with CPA firms or tax preparation engagements. Experience overseeing bookkeeping teams and improving accounting processes. When applying, please include: Your years of controller or senior accounting experience. Your QuickBooks Online experience. The number of clients you currently manage or have managed simultaneously. Industries you have supported. Your weekly availability and preferred working hours. Confirmation that you are available to start this week. A brief description of a similar project where you cleaned up and managed complex financial records.
- More than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
$18.00
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$35.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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- Proposals:20 to 50
- Last viewed by client:5 days ago
- Hires:1
- Interviewing:6
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About the client
- United StatesElmont1:33 AM
- $976 total spent5 hires, 2 active
- 40 hours
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