Financial Controller

Gaia

Financial Controller responsible for accounting operations at Gaia, a US-based company. Leading monthly close process, audits, and financial reporting in a high-growth environment.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the monthly close process end to end, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting policies
Lead preparation for annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain strong internal controls
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and expense management
Review and analyze monthly operating expenses and budget variances, identifying trends, risks, and areas for improvement
Partner with Finance leadership on financial reporting, including monthly and quarterly investor reporting
Own intercompany accounting and reconciliations, as applicable
Support tax compliance and filings in partnership with external advisors
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Product, Tech, People, and other teams to ensure financial accuracy and alignment
Identify, design, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Help transition and stabilize accounting operations from existing contractors and legacy processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active CPA required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller experience
Deep technical accounting expertise and strong knowledge of US GAAP
Proven experience owning the close process and audit management
High attention to detail with a strong sense of accountability
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a startup or high-growth environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly
Experience working with modern accounting systems (Xero experience a plus)
Experience with multi-entity or group accounting and consolidations
Exposure to fintech, lending, insurance, or regulated financial products is a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Fertility and family-building support
A home office or setup budget for new hires
An annual personal development budget
Ongoing work on reward and recognition programs to ensure exceptional performance is meaningfully acknowledged

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Hard Skills & Tools

General Ledger ManagementReconciliationsJournal EntriesAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayroll AccountingExpense ManagementBudget AnalysisProcess ImprovementMulti-Entity Accounting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAccountabilityAnalytical SkillsClear Communication

Certifications

CPA