Accountingprose · 19 hours ago
Controller - Client Accounting Team Lead (Fully Remote- US ONLY)
Accounting Prose is a forward-thinking company that values its employees and promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Controller will manage the general accounting functions and lead a team of Client Accounting Managers, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance while fostering team development and process improvements.
AccountingFinanceSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Managing a team of approximately 5 Client Accounting Managers (CAMs) and ensuring they are following company procedures
Auditing the work of the team to develop, implement and maintain one or a combination of generally accepted accounting systems
Completing audits of CAMs end of month/quarter/year tasks and assigning additional tasks if lists are incomplete or require additional follow-up
Assisting CAMs with day-to-day processes and questions and assisting with their development
Coaching and encouraging employees during times of performance decline and when necessary working with HR to administer performance improvement plans
Communicating and following up to ensure CAMs are fully informed of all new information related to software products, services, procedures, client needs, and company-related issues, changes, or actions
Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes. Suggesting and drafting help documents when necessary
Publishing and locking end-of-month/quarter/year financials and notifying clients that financial statements have been completed
Proactively identify client issues, communicating and implementing timely solutions
Creating and presenting continuing education content to the team
Providing ad-hoc, 30-day, 90-day, quarterly, and annual performance reviews to all assigned CAMs
Uncovering discrepancies between CAMs time logged and the budget and if the scope of work needs to be changed
Review accuracy of 1099 vendors and e-filing 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms to the appropriate parties (eg. client vendors, IRS, state tax agencies)
Review Sales, Use, and Excise Tax Returns on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for accuracy and timeliness
Providing support to new CAMs during their first year through training and assisting with onboarding
Assisting CAMs with their out-of-office procedures and delegating work to other team members during their absence
Partnering with the leadership team to determine future hiring needs, goal setting, and participating in interviews
Work with CAM to complete Scope Review Form on an annual or as-needed basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or a deep understanding of GAAP
7+ years of full-cycle accounting experience with general ledger responsibility, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role
Demonstrated experience in advising clients or others on financial results
Strong leadership and proven supervisory skills
Demonstrated mentoring, coaching, and organizational administrative skills required
Excited by process and automation
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines on time
Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality while working with client data
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Preferred
Experience working in a CPA firm is highly desirable
Knowledge of the following software: Xero, Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop, Double (previously Keeper), Gusto Payroll, Teamwork Projects, Zoom, Dropbox
Experience in the following industries: Software as a Service (SaaS), Hardware as a Service (HaaS), eCommerce, Professional Services (Legal, Marketing, Project-Based Service)
Benefits
100% Remote - We have been fully remote since 2013 (and there is no office to return to)
Unlimited paid time off
14 paid company holidays + the last week of the year
3% Simple IRA Salary Match
$500/mo Health Insurance Stipend via Take Command Health