Sr. Controller (Remote)

Controller PositionRemote (PH, South Africa, or LATAM)Independent ContractorFull-Time, Monday-Friday, ESTAbout the CompanyWe 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 RoleThis 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 Responsibilities1. Financial Cleanup, Controls & ArchitectureTransaction 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 HygieneTransaction 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 CloseMonth-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 & RequirementsExperience: 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.comE-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.