Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Entrepreneur Cooperative is seeking a Financial Controller to own accounting operations and financial reporting while transitioning the finance function from outsourced accounting to an in-house operation. The role manages the General Ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, accounting controls, and supervision of bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable activities.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the General Ledger (GL), ensuring accuracy and integrity
- Use QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop as a primary accounting system for day-to-day financial operations
- Maintain the Chart of Accounts and accounting structure
- Lead the monthly close directly within QuickBooks
- Perform bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Generate financial statements and management reports from QuickBooks
- Support the transition from outsourced accounting to an internal accounting function
- Establish scalable accounting processes and financial controls
- Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports
- Review Profit & Loss statements and performance across business units
- Monitor cash flow and financial activity
- Provide timely financial information to the CFO and executive leadership
- Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues proactively
- Interface directly with clients regarding accounting-related questions, requests, and financial information
- Communicate financial matters clearly and professionally to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders
- Supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bookkeeping activities
- Ensure the accounting team consistently follows established standards and procedures
- Review invoices, payroll, expense reports, and vendor payments
- Support operational and administrative responsibilities outside traditional accounting functions when business needs require it
- Work collaboratively across functions rather than operating exclusively within the accounting department
- Coordinate payroll tax, sales tax, and year-end tax reporting activities
- Ensure accounting practices follow company policies and financial controls
- Handle sensitive financial and client information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
Skills
- **★ PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV IN ENGLISH ★**
- English Proficiency: Advanced English (C1/C2) required
- Location: Remote
- Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
- Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor
- Schedule: Full-Time | U.S. Business Hours
- * **5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or similar role.**
- * **At least 2–3 years of professional, day-to-day QuickBooks experience.**
- * Experience using QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop as a primary accounting system, not simply basic familiarity or occasional exposure
- * Proven ability to maintain the General Ledger directly in QuickBooks
- * Hands-on experience performing reconciliations and month-end close in QuickBooks
- * Experience generating financial statements and reports directly from QuickBooks
- * Proven experience with full ownership of the General Ledger
- * Strong experience managing month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- * Experience supervising accounting, AP/AR, or bookkeeping functions
- * Ability to communicate directly and professionally with clients regarding accounting-related matters
- * Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
- * Willingness to support operational responsibilities outside the traditional accounting function when needed
- * Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- * High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information
- * Advanced English proficiency (C1/C2) with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- * Ability to work independently during U.S. business hours
- Candidates must have at least 2–3 years of professional experience using QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop as a primary day-to-day accounting system
- Basic exposure, self-learning, or listing QuickBooks as a skill without substantial professional hands-on experience will not meet the requirement for this position
- Candidates must also be comfortable interacting directly with clients, overseeing accounting team standards, and supporting operational responsibilities outside their core accounting duties when needed
- This is a remote/telecommute position
- * Experience transitioning an accounting function in-house or improving accounting processes
- * Experience with project accounting software such as BigTime or similar platforms
- * Experience within professional services, construction, architecture, engineering, or design firms
- * Experience in Luxury Architecture, Interior Design, or High-End Residential Design firms is highly desirable
- * CPA or equivalent accounting certification is a plus
Benefits
- Work fully remotely from Colombia.
- Fully remote opportunity.
- Potential for a long-term engagement following the initial contractor period.
- Opportunity to help build an internal finance function.
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