Senior-Level Controllers

Senior-Level Comptroller

We are looking for an experienced Senior-Level Comptroller to support multiple client accounts and provide high-level accounting oversight, financial reporting, and strategic financial guidance.

This role is ideal for a senior accounting professional with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge , solid controllership experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while communicating directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities

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Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across multiple client accounts.

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Review and ensure the accuracy of financial statements and general ledger activity.

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Apply and interpret U.S. GAAP principles in day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.

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Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.

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Identify accounting discrepancies, financial risks, and reporting issues, and drive them through resolution.

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Analyze financial results, variances, and trends and communicate findings clearly to clients.

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Maintain strong internal controls and support audit readiness.

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Review the work of accountants, bookkeepers, or other finance team members when applicable.

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Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously, with an expected portfolio of approximately 6–8 accounts .

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Build strong client relationships and participate in financial discussions, reviews, and recommendations.

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Ensure deadlines, reporting standards, and accounting requirements are consistently met across assigned accounts.

Requirements

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8–10+ years of relevant accounting or financial accounting experience.

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Previous experience in a Controller, Comptroller, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar senior accounting role .

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Strong hands-on experience applying U.S. GAAP .

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Experience with financial statement preparation and/or review.

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Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, adjusting entries, and month-end close.

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Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve complex accounting discrepancies.

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Experience managing multiple entities, business units, or client accounts is strongly preferred.

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Strong client-facing and stakeholder communication skills.

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C1–C2 English proficiency , with the ability to confidently participate in client meetings and explain financial information.

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Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.

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Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting issues and deliverables.

Nice to Have

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Experience working in outsourced accounting, professional services, or multi-client environments.

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Experience supporting U.S.-based companies or clients.

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Experience coordinating with auditors or supporting external audits.

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Experience supervising or reviewing the work of accounting team members.

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Experience working with multiple accounting systems or ERPs.

Working Hours

This is a full-time remote opportunity with a schedule generally aligned to 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time , with approximately ±1 hour of flexibility depending on client needs and business requirements.
What Success Looks Like

A successful Senior-Level Comptroller will be able to independently manage multiple client accounts, maintain accurate and timely financial reporting, identify and resolve accounting issues proactively, provide sound U.S. GAAP-based guidance, and communicate confidently with clients and internal stakeholders.

Originally posted on Himalayas