Financial Controller

RemoFirst empowers employers to be free from geographical boundaries when accessing talent, allowing employees to pursue opportunities wherever they may exist. We are on a mission to be the FIRST to truly revolutionise the industry and be a generational company.

Our platform offers a full-range people management tool, employee benefits like health insurance, and financial benefits, and enabling clients to hire anyone from anywhere with one click. RemoFirst manages employees and contractors for Fortune 500 companies (e.g., Microsoft, Mastercard) and the best startups worldwide (e.g., TransferGo). 

We are a small but strong team of 140 people (and growing) hyper-focussed on delivering a world-class platform and unparalleled service with our industry-leading partnerships. To help accelerate our growth and pace of delivery, we are looking for talented Financial Controller to help spearhead our financial services.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, balance sheet, and fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP with the support of external accountants.
• Manage and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with external accountants and tax advisors.
• Prepare variance analysis, support with forecasts, and budget-to-actual reports.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental budgets and financial KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial and tax regulations.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to provide financial insights for strategic decisions.
• Utilise in-house systems and financial software to enhance reporting efficiency and data accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or ACCA preferred).
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial control, preferably in a U.S. corporation with high transaction volume.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX compliance).
• Proficiency with financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, ERPs) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

• Startup environment. RemoFirst is an early-stage start-up.  You have a voice, and can influence and grow rapidly.
• Build & Scale From Scratch. Experience hyper-growth scale and help us build a great team of professionals worldwide that can help us achieve this ambitious vision. 
• Work for a Market Leader. Scale a project that counts market-leading companies like Microsoft, Mastercard, and more as happy customers. 
• Compensation and perks are great! Competitive compensation. 100% remote work. PTO regulated by local statutory.
• Culture. We lead with respect, kindness, and the right to fail. We value hard, yet smart work. Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. As we grow and evolve, we welcome your input to help us define our culture further.