Controller

Role Description

This is a remote position. Ready to take your accounting career to the next level with a fast-growing, innovative company? BooksTime is looking for experienced Controllers who are excited about leadership, technology, process improvement, and building strong client relationships. This is an opportunity to work directly with business owners, solve complex accounting challenges, mentor bookkeeping teams, and help shape the future of modern accounting services.

BooksTime is proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. We're building a modern, technology-forward accounting company that embraces automation and innovation - alongside trusted partner relationships with our clients - to create better experiences for both clients and team members.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, career growth, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Comfortable taking ownership and working independently
• An excellent communicator and relationship-builder
• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and systems
• Interested in innovation, process improvement, and modern accounting practices
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Requirements

What You’ll Do:

• Lead accounting relationships for a portfolio of clients
• Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
• Review and analyze financial statements
• Support and mentor bookkeeping teams
• Provide accounting guidance and problem-solving support
• Help improve workflows, reporting, and operational processes
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Collaborate on internal process and technology initiatives

This role combines accounting expertise, leadership, client advisory, and operational problem-solving.

• Ideal experience includes:
• Controller or Assistant Controller experience
• Client accounting services (CAS)
• Outsourced accounting or public accounting
• Managing multiple clients or entities
• Leading accounting operations or month-end close functions
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems is required.

Benefits

• 100% remote
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Schedules are flexible outside recurring collaboration windows with our international team. Team collaboration hours generally occur several mornings per week around 9:00–11:00 a.m. ET
• Leadership and growth opportunities available as the company continues to expand
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Simple IRA with employer matching after 2 years
• PTO for eligible employees
• Pay: $27-$48 per hour, based on experience, skills, and work location. Final offer determined during the interview process.

Company Description

BooksTime is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.