Controller (Remote, NetSuite)

Urrly•Atlanta, GA

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Controller will own the accounting function of a private equity-backed software and services company growing through acquisition. This is a hands-on department-of-one role that partners directly with the CFO and takes primary responsibility for the company’s accounting operations and NetSuite environment. The role may suit an experienced Controller or a strong Senior Accountant ready for Controller-level ownership, with potential to expand into broader finance leadership as the company grows. The position is fully remote within the United States, excluding Hawaii, and carries an approximately 40-hour workweek. The base salary is $120,000–$145,000 annually, with flexibility for the right candidate. The Controller will oversee the monthly and annual close, financial statements, reporting, GAAP accounting, and day-to-day accounting activities. They will serve as the in-house accounting owner for NetSuite, coordinate external auditors, and guide outsourced implementation partners as acquired businesses transition into the system. The role will also support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and reporting as capabilities develop.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Progressive accounting experience, typically around 5–7 years or more, with substantial personal responsibility for close and underlying accounting work.
Hands-on NetSuite experience and the ability to independently own its accounting use without foundational training.
Practical knowledge of GAAP, reconciliations, and deferred revenue.
Excel skills.
Willingness to personally handle daily accounting while improving the accounting function.

Nice To Haves

CPA or public accounting experience.
Software or services industry experience.
ERP migration exposure.
FP&A experience.
Deep ASC 606 policy specialization and prior FP&A ownership may develop with the CFO’s support; they are not required at the outset.
Strong Senior Accountants who have substantially contributed to close are welcome; a prior Controller title or final close sign-off is not required.

Responsibilities

Run the accounting function as a hands-on department of one, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll accounting, bookkeeping, and reconciliations.
Own the monthly and annual close, financial statements, and reliable reporting; the current monthly close takes approximately 5–7 business days.
Serve as the primary in-house accounting owner for NetSuite, handling day-to-day use, troubleshooting, configuration, reporting, and workflow improvements.
Maintain GAAP accounting, deferred revenue, and prepaids across annual software subscriptions, fixed-price services with milestones, and time-and-materials work.
Coordinate external auditors and maintain clear supporting schedules, controls, and documentation.
Guide outsourced implementation partners as acquired businesses move into NetSuite by managing requirements and validating results; the Controller will not implement conversions personally.
Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and reporting as capabilities develop.
Handle daily accounting work personally while improving and scaling the accounting function.