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Sr. Controller (Remote)

Somewhere Agency Senior Finance & Accounting

We are seeking a senior-level Controller to lead our internal financial operations, implement rigorous controls, and manage high-volume transaction flows.

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Location: Remote (PH, South Africa, or LATAM)

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LocationRemote (PH, South Africa, or LATAM)

ContractIndependent Contractor

ScheduleFull-Time, Monday-Friday, EST

About the Company

We are a high-volume, fast-moving screen printing and custom apparel manufacturing business specializing in rock band merchandise, collegiate apparel, and custom branded gear. Operating with 50+ employees and a global remote team, our production and sales volume are dense, dynamic, and multi-channeled.

Having used an outsourced accounting firm for the past two years, we are now transitioning our financial operations fully in-house. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Controller who can bring absolute order to our financials, untangle complex transaction flows, implement internal controls, and serve as our long-term financial anchor.

About the Role

This is a comprehensive, senior-level seat for a seasoned accounting professional— not a Senior Accountant looking to step up. You will take full ownership of our day-to-day accounting execution while building the financial architecture, controls, and reporting rigor of a true Controller.

Our business processes high-volume transactions across e-commerce, custom apparel software, merchant accounts, and bank feeds. We need a Controller with deep forensic execution skills who can clean up historical transaction coding, untangle multi-source cash feeds, institute bulletproof checks and balances, and produce clean monthly financial statements.

Over time, as you master our financial operating system, this role has a direct path to take over higher-level advisory, cash-flow strategy, and fractional CFO responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Cleanup, Controls & Architecture

  • Transaction Forensics & Cleanup: Audit, trace, and organize complex account flows, recurring bank drafts, merchant fees, and processor payouts across multiple platforms to ensure every dollar is accounted for.
  • Internal Checks & Balances: Design and implement rigorous internal accounting controls, approval hierarchies, and reconciliation protocols to eliminate errors and unauthorized expenses.
  • Process Standardization: Establish clear, repeatable daily/weekly/monthly accounting workflows and documentation across our US and international operations.

2. Core Accounting Execution & Ledger Hygiene

  • Transaction Coding & Postings: Daily classification, coding, and posting of high-volume financial transactions in QuickBooks Online.
  • AP & AR Oversight: Manage accounts payable execution via Bill.com, oversee accounts receivable, verify client deposits, and ensure accurate invoicing across custom ordering platforms.
  • Reconciliations: Perform complex monthly bank, credit card, merchant processor (Shopify, US Bank), and inventory/order system reconciliations.

3. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

  • Month-End Close: Lead the complete month-end and year-end financial close process on a strict calendar schedule.
  • Financial Statement Preparation: Produce clean, accurate first-pass financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) for leadership and executive review.
  • Sales Tax Oversight: Reconcile e-commerce sales tax data utilizing TaxJar across multi-state shipping destinations.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience , with proven track record as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Lead.
  • E-Commerce / Manufacturing / Apparel Background: Prior experience navigating complex, multi-channel transactional ecosystems (apparel, merch, e-commerce, manufacturing, or high-volume physical product sales).
  • Tech Stack Mastery: Advanced hands-on proficiency with:
  • QuickBooks Online (QBO) & Bill.com
  • E-commerce & sales tax platforms ( Shopify, TaxJar )
  • Industry ERPs / Order tools ( Printavo, Order My Gear )
  • Communication & banking tools ( Slack, US Bank )
  • Forensic & Problem-Solving Aptitude: You thrive when stepping into messy financial environments. You view complex transaction flows as a puzzle to solve and take pride in bringing structure to chaos.
  • Communication & Autonomy: Exceptional written and spoken English. You communicate freely, proactively flag discrepancies, and present clear solutions to business owners.
  • Schedule & Commitment: Available 40 hours per week during US business hours (EST/CST) for long-term placement.

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