Retired.com · 1 day ago
Controller
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expRetired.com is on a mission to simplify retirement and financial decision-making for individuals and families. The Controller will lead the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, while also partnering with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and scale financial operations.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely accounting records and systems
Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, analyze variances, and communicate insights to finance leadership
Own corporate, state, and federal tax compliance, including coordination of income, sales/use, and other applicable tax filings
Oversee client-related withholding and reporting requirements, ensuring accurate calculation, remittance, and reconciliation
Own payroll accounting and payroll processing in partnership with external payroll providers
Ensure compliance with all payroll-related tax filings, reporting, and reconciliations
Develop, document, and maintain strong internal accounting controls and procedures
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors
Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial reporting and regulatory requirements
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Partner with the Senior Director of Finance to identify, prioritize, and execute finance initiatives that improve scalability and efficiency
Own and drive cross-functional finance projects, including close optimization, system enhancements, and process improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including people leadership
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Experience owning accounting operations, internal controls, tax compliance, and payroll processing
Proficiency with accounting systems and financial reporting tools
Preferred
CPA or equivalent certification
Experience leading finance transformation or process improvement initiatives
Background in high-growth or regulated environments
Proven ability to drive projects from concept through execution
Benefits
Fully remote work environment
Opportunity to build and scale a finance function with real impact
Collaborative, mission-driven culture
Competitive compensation and benefits
Company
Retired.com
We're on a mission to help Americans achieve financial freedom.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase