Controller

Controller (Financial Reporting, GAAP/IFRS & Accounting Leadership) – Remote | U.S. Hours Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours About the Role At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and finance team performance. This is a senior, hands-on accounting leadership role with ownership across: - Month-end and year-end close - GAAP/IFRS financial reporting - Internal controls and audit readiness - Cash flow and treasury management - Budgeting and forecasting support - Accounting team leadership - ERP and process improvements You’ll work closely with executive leadership and FP&A to maintain accurate financials, strengthen accounting operations, and turn financial data into actionable business insights. If you have deep accounting expertise, strong leadership experience, and can balance financial control with strategic decision support, this role is a strong fit. What You’ll Own Month-End & Year-End Close - Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes - Drive a 5-business-day month-end close - Review and approve: - Journal entries - Accruals - Balance sheet reconciliations - Supporting schedules - Ensure general ledger accuracy and completeness - Prepare and review consolidated: - Profit & Loss Statements - Balance Sheets - Cash Flow Statements - Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies before reporting deadlines Financial Reporting & Analysis - Prepare accurate GAAP/IFRS-compliant financial statements - Deliver timely monthly and quarterly reporting packages - Perform budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance analysis - Translate financial results into clear insights for executive leadership - Support: - Board reporting - Investor reporting - Executive dashboards - Management reporting - Provide financial recommendations that support business decision-making Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance - Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls - Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and approval workflows - Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accounting, and tax requirements - Manage external audit processes - Prepare and coordinate PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules - Maintain organized, audit-ready financial documentation - Proactively identify financial and compliance risks Budgeting & Forecasting - Partner with FP&A and leadership on annual budgets and forecasts - Analyze financial performance against plans - Support scenario planning and capital allocation decisions - Provide accounting and financial insights for strategic initiatives - Help leadership understand financial risks, opportunities, and trade-offs Treasury & Cash Management - Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital - Maintain visibility into short- and long-term cash requirements - Support cash planning and treasury operations - Oversee debt compliance and credit facilities - Help maintain financial stability as the organization grows Accounting Team Leadership - Lead, mentor, and manage accountants and finance team members - Delegate responsibilities and establish clear priorities - Review team outputs for accuracy and completeness - Develop team capabilities and strengthen accounting discipline - Establish high standards for: - Accuracy - Timeliness - Documentation - Accountability Systems & Process Improvement - Identify inefficiencies across accounting and reporting workflows - Lead or support ERP implementations and system improvements - Automate repetitive accounting and reporting processes - Develop and improve financial SOPs - Strengthen scalability as transaction volume and organizational complexity increase - Improve financial visibility through better systems, reporting, and controls Required Experience & Skills Must-Have - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Fi