About the role
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Controller to oversee CAS accounting operations across multiple client portfolios. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent client management skills, ensuring consistent financial accuracy, process efficiency, and strategic insight across diverse industries and firms.
This role bridges bookkeeping, financial control, and advisory—ideal for a professional comfortable managing multiple accounting teams, client relationships, and reporting systems simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications
- CPA, CA, or CMA designation (or in progress) required.
- CPG/e-commerce experience required.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
- Experience managing multiple entities or clients simultaneously (CAS, outsourcing, or multi-firm environments).
- Strong understanding of US and/or Canadian GAAP, financial controls, and reporting cycles.
- Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or similar) and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Fathom).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong time management, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
Financial Oversight & Reporting
- Oversee the full accounting cycle for multiple client entities (GL, AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close).
