QuickBooks Financial Controller

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a QuickBooks Financial Controller based in Canada.

This is a fully remote, full-time opportunity for an experienced accounting professional ready to take ownership of a company’s financial operations.
You will report directly to the CFO and play a central role in strengthening and professionalizing the finance function.
The position offers significant responsibility across the General Ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, cash management, and accounting controls.
A key part of the role will be helping transition accounting activities from an external provider to a fully in-house operation.
You will also become the internal QuickBooks expert, configuring and optimizing the platform to support business and reporting needs.
The role combines hands-on accounting with team oversight, operational support, and collaboration with U.S.-based colleagues and clients.
It is an ideal opportunity for an independent, highly detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment and values meaningful ownership.

• Take full ownership of the General Ledger, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and consistently maintained.
• Configure, optimize, and manage QuickBooks to support accounting structures, reporting requirements, and business processes.
• Lead or support QuickBooks configuration and implementation initiatives.
• Drive the transition of accounting and General Ledger activities from an external accounting provider to an in-house function.
• Manage monthly close activities, including reconciliations, account reviews, and timely closing of the books.
• Establish and maintain an appropriate Chart of Accounts and consistent accounting classification standards.
• Prepare and review financial statements and P&L reports across business divisions.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and monitor cash position and related financial information.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to support CFO review and decision-making.
• Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable specialists and ensure their work meets established standards.
• Review and approve invoices, time reports, client statements, payroll, vendor payments, and expense submissions.
• Coordinate payroll tax, sales tax, and 1099-related accounting matters.
• Apply accounting policies and procedures established by the CFO accurately and consistently.
• Maintain strong financial controls and a consistently high level of accuracy.
• Support accounting-related client requests and assist with operational matters when required in a small-team environment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, or comparable senior accounting professional with full General Ledger ownership.
• Advanced, hands-on professional experience with QuickBooks is essential; basic familiarity or occasional use is not sufficient.
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop.
• Demonstrated experience configuring QuickBooks and/or leading or supporting a QuickBooks implementation.
• Solid knowledge of General Ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing financial statements, P&L reports, and other management-level financial information.
• Strong understanding of Chart of Accounts structures, accounting classifications, and financial controls.
• Experience overseeing or working closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong track record of maintaining low error rates.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and operate with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to execute accounting policies and procedures with precision and consistency.
• Comfortable taking on operational responsibilities beyond traditional accounting when business needs require it.
• C1/C2-level English proficiency, both written and spoken, with confidence communicating with U.S.-based colleagues and clients.
• Availability to work with the required overlap during U.S. business hours.
• Experience transitioning an accounting function from an external provider to an in-house team is highly valued.
• Experience with BigTime or similar project accounting software is a plus.
• Background in professional services, interior design, architecture, construction, or other project-based environments is advantageous.
• Previous experience supervising accounting or bookkeeping professionals is preferred.
• As part of the application, candidates should be prepared to submit a short video in English introducing themselves and summarizing their accounting background, followed by a 30-second to 1-minute overview of their professional QuickBooks experience, including versions used, responsibilities, and any configuration or implementation experience.

Benefits:

• $2,000–$4,000 USD per month, depending on experience and location.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Full-time contractor opportunity with long-term potential.
• Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership.
• Significant ownership and autonomy over the accounting function.
• Opportunity to lead an important transition from outsourced to in-house accounting operations.
• Opportunity to become the organization’s internal QuickBooks expert.
• A high-impact role combining accounting leadership, process improvement, and operational responsibility.
• Flexible remote environment with required overlap during U.S. business hours.
• Short initial trial period designed to ensure a strong mutual fit.

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