Controller (Remote, NetSuite)

Urrly • Atlanta, GA

9d • $120,000 - $145,000 • 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, partnering directly with the CFO and serving as the primary in-house accounting owner for NetSuite. The opportunity is suited to an experienced Controller or a strong Senior Accountant ready for Controller-level ownership. As the company grows, the role may expand into broader finance leadership.

The Controller will manage the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll accounting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, close, financial statements, and reporting. The role also maintains GAAP accounting across annual software subscriptions and fixed-price and time-and-materials services, coordinates external auditors, and guides outsourced partners supporting acquired businesses’ transitions to NetSuite. The Controller will also support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and reporting as capabilities develop.

The position is fully remote in the United States, excluding Hawaii, with an approximate workload of 40 hours per week. The base salary is $120,000–$145,000 annually, with flexibility for the right candidate.

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 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Run the accounting function, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll accounting, bookkeeping, and reconciliations.
• Own 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 supporting schedules, controls, and documentation.
• Guide outsourced implementation partners as acquired businesses move into NetSuite by managing requirements and validating results.
• Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and reporting as capabilities develop.

Benefits

• Health coverage, with 100% of the employee health premium covered and a 25% contribution toward spouse/dependent health premiums.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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