Controller - Financial Solutions

BELAY - Corporate • Atlanta, GA

54d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Remote

About The Position

Controllers serve as trusted advisors and fractional Controllers for our small- to mid-sized business clients. They act as strategic partners, aligning financial services with client goals for growth, profitability, and compliance. By combining technical expertise with business insight, they guide owners through financial decision-making while collaborating closely with internal accounting team members to deliver high-quality financial support.
Our Controllers are professional, detail-focused, and adaptable to evolving technologies and business needs. They proactively identify opportunities for improvement, connect clients with additional resources, and deliver consistent, high-quality service. Internally, they contribute to process improvements, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence to support both client success and firm-wide growth.

Requirements

• Motivated and trustworthy self-starter with strong communication and technological skills
• Thrives independently and as part of a team
• Willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
• Flexible, creative, well-organized
• Conduct relational and efficient coaching at all times
• Dedicated home office
• Regular use of virtual collaboration tools
• Work schedule that aligns with business needs and BELAY's core collaboration hours
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
• Frequent participation in virtual meetings
• Ability to communicate effectively through video conferencing, email, and phone

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business
• 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong Controller-level expertise, including explaining financial statements, interpreting KPIs and understanding forecasts and budgets
• Expertise in financial close processes and best practices
• Proficiency with accounting and business platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Fathom, Shopify, Cin7, Amazon)
• Experience advising small businesses in industries such as inventory-based retail/e-commerce, creative/project-based companies, or technology startups
• Familiarity with accounting and tax methodology, as well as small business economic trends
• Demonstrated ability to manage utilization, staffing, and profitability
• Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to inspire high-performing teams
• Track record of delivering exceptional client service and strategic guidance to small businesses and startups

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients, leading financial review calls
• Serve as a key resource for complex client accounting matters and provide guidance on accounting decisions raised by both clients and internal accounting team members
• Provide proactive insight by identifying risks, opportunities, and compliance considerations to support client growth
• Monitor client engagement health and identify opportunities for additional support, resources, or services as appropriate
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure client needs are met with professionalism and timeliness
• Partner closely with Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, Bookkeepers, and alongside CFOs to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality client deliverables
• Provide accounting guidance and subject matter expertise related to complex client needs and financial matters
• Support workflow coordination and prioritization in partnership with leadership
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented team environment
• Share knowledge, best practices, and process improvements to support overall team effectiveness
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency while maintaining compliance
• Contribute to internal training resources, process documentation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Participate in internal initiatives that support strategic goals and evolving client needs
• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve client service delivery

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available to eligible employees.
• BELAY covers 70% of employee premiums and 65% of dependent premiums for medical, and 70% of employee premiums for dental and vision.
• Company-paid life insurance ($15,000 coverage) and short-term/long-term disability coverage (STD: 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,500; LTD: 60% of monthly earnings up to $10,000) are provided at no cost to full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan through Vanguard, with a 4% employer discretionary match.
• Employees are eligible for 401(k) after 90 days of employment.
• 15 days of PTO annually for full-time (40 hr/week) employees; 12 days for full-time (30 hr/week) employees.
• Additional PTO is awarded at 3- and 5-year tenure milestones.
• 12 paid holidays annually (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one floating holiday of the employee’s choosing).
• Full-time employees’ PTO accrual generally satisfies state and local paid sick leave requirements in the states where BELAY hires.
• BELAY follows all state specific requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level