Howard Financial

Controller, E-commerce/SaaS Experience

Howard Financial

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Argentina

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About the role

  • Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes across a diverse portfolio, ensuring all financial reporting is strictly compliant with US GAAP
  • Manage complex revenue recognition (ASC 606), deferred revenue, and reconciliation between sales platforms (Shopify) and accounting software (QuickBooks Online)
  • Lead the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and cash flow projections, providing CEOs and founders with actionable financial intelligence
  • Design and maintain a strong internal control environment
  • Ensure the organization is 'audit-ready' and manage relationships with external auditors/tax specialists
  • Define and monitor corporate spend policies and accounts payable workflows using Ramp, ensuring optimal cash management and departmental accountability
  • Supervise payroll cycles, executive compensation, and benefits administration via Gusto, ensuring total compliance with multi-state tax regulations
  • Track and report on industry-specific metrics such as SaaS Unit Economics (CAC, LTV, MRR/ARR) and Ecommerce performance (Gross Margin, ROAS, Contribution Margin)
  • Act as a key strategic partner for the leadership team, mentoring junior accounting staff and optimizing the integration between Shopify, Ramp, Gusto, and QBO.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Controller, Finance Manager, or Director of Accounting roles
  • Deep experience within the Ecommerce or SaaS sectors (solid grasp of inventory accounting, COGS, and recurring revenue models is mandatory)
  • Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and advanced knowledge of Shopify financial integrations
  • Advanced experience managing spend management via Ramp and complex payroll via Gusto
  • Expert knowledge of US GAAP, Nexus (Sales Tax), and international tax reporting requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA, CMA, or MBA is highly preferred
  • Exceptional English communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial strategies to executive boards and investors.
Benefits
  • 100% Remote work environment within a global, high-performing team
  • The opportunity to lead and shape the financial future of innovative global brands
  • Competitive compensation package in USD

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial reportingrevenue recognitionbudget preparationcash flow projectionsinternal controlpayroll managementfinancial metricsinventory accountingCOGSrecurring revenue models
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationstrategic partnershiporganizational skills
Certifications
CPACMAMBA