Controller

Directive

Controller at Directive Consulting, a leading B2B performance marketing agency. Overseeing accounting operations and driving automation and process improvements.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP standards. Proven ability to lead financial close processes, mentor accounting staff, and drive process improvements for efficiency.

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Accounts Payable ManagementAccounts Receivable ManagementGAAP AccountingNetSuite ProficiencyFinancial Statement Preparation

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Hard Skills

General Ledger OversightJournal Entry ManagementAccount ReconciliationMonth-End Close ProcessesVariance AnalysisFinancial Data AnalysisPayroll ProcessingTax PreparationProcess ImprovementAutomation Tools Exposure

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteExcelDatarails

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Cash ManagementCompliance FilingsFinancial Performance InsightService-Based Company ExperiencePublic Accounting Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of disbursements, client billing activities, and overall cash management
Own the monthly revenue recognition process and related reporting
Maintain integrity of the general ledger by overseeing weekly postings, journal entries, and account reconciliations; review and approve balance sheet schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Manage month-end and quarter-end close processes, including preparation and review of account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, quarterly tax estimates and debt schedules
Lead preparation of financial statements, management reporting, and variance analysis to provide insight into financial performance
Supervise compliance-related filings (e.g., 1099s, business registrations, sales/use tax, other periodic filings)
Support payroll processing through review of deductions, benefits, and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts
Monitor vendor relationships, including contract compliance, W-9 collection, and timely payment execution
Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, policies, and procedures; recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency and scalability
Provide support for client audits, tax preparation, and other external reviews
Collaboratively work with department leaders to understand financial performance
Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding, payroll system administration, and employee-related financial processes
Mentor and manage accountant & two (2) interns, helping develop technical skills, ensuring accuracy in their work, and fostering professional growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting
5+ years experience in relevant professional experience in general corporate accounting, experience in service-based company preferred
Public accounting or Audit experience is a plus, but not required
Experience or familiarity with GAAP accounting and monthly closing processes
Ability to drive process improvements in efficiency & effectiveness
Experience with NetSuite & proficiency in excel required, experience with Datarails is a plus.
Exposure to automation tools and use of AI within Finance/Accounting disciplines
Proven and measurable success in organizational skills and ability to adhere to timelines
Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of financial records
Takes initiative and responsibility to be self-motivated
Equal parts competitive and curious; you’re a true problem solver
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, upper management, and external partners, as well as to supervise and guide accounting staff
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and operate with a sense of urgency for high priority items
Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and make informed predictions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle
Including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents (US, CAD, MX)
Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace
Physical - Physical therapy through Omada, thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts, complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care
Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match
Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time
Annual Company-wide Retreat