Controller

Clear Star

Controller at ClearStar responsible for driving financial operational efficiency and leading a small accounting team. Overseeing close processes, tax compliance, and system integrations in a remote-first culture.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Maintain general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting
Improve close efficiency by reducing manual work and streamlining processes
Build and strengthen internal controls and maintain audit readiness
Lead external audits and ensure documentation and processes are audit quality
Identify and implement automation opportunities across accounting workflows
Leverage AI and systems tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Partner cross functionally to streamline workflows and eliminate redundant processes
Track and report operational improvements and efficiency gains
Manage cash flow visibility, liquidity planning, and banking relationships
Drive disciplined working capital management
Own federal, state, and local tax filings and manage external tax advisors
Support practical and efficient tax strategies and compliance processes
Own NetSuite structure, integrity, reporting outputs, and system integrations
Ensure clean, reliable, and actionable financial data across systems
Lead and develop a small accounting team with clear expectations and accountability
Drive execution, continuous improvement, and operational discipline across the Finance function

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibility
Strong GAAP knowledge with proven close and audit experience
Tax experience across multiple jurisdictions (federal, state, and local)
Demonstrated ability to improve processes and drive operational efficiency
Comfort operating in lean, fast-moving, and evolving environments
IFRS awareness and/or experience
Strong collaboration skills; comfortable partnering across sales, marketing, product, engineering, and finance
CPA qualification preferred, but not required
Experience with SOC2, FCRA, and ASC 606 preferred, but not required
NetSuite experience strongly preferred
A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free with access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
life insurance premiums
low-cost dental and vision insurance
company-paid basic life insurance
company-paid Short-Term Disability policy
employee assistance program
401(k) matching up to 4%
time off
9 company paid holidays
2 additional days of paid time off for volunteer activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPIFRStax compliancefinancial reportingaudit managementprocess improvementcash flow managementworking capital managementautomationfinancial data integrity

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipaccountabilityoperational disciplineadaptabilitycommunicationproblem-solvingefficiency improvementcross-functional partnershipteam development

Certifications

CPASOC2FCRAASC 606