Controller
Vitalief Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: King of Prussia • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Own all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and month-end close;
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP;
- Perform journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reviews;
- Maintain an appropriate chart of accounts for project-based consulting services.
- Oversee revenue recognition for time-and-materials, fixed-fee, and milestone-based consulting engagements;
- Ensure accurate and timely client invoicing in accordance with contract terms;
- Track project financials, utilization, margins, and profitability by client and engagement;
- Partner with project leaders to monitor budgets and forecasts.
- Assist the CEO with pricing strategy, financial modeling, and client profitability analysis;
- Support sales forecasting, pipeline analysis, and revenue projections;
- Manage and maintain the company’s capitalization table, including equity tracking and related reporting.
- Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts;
- Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecast;
- Monitor cash flow and working capital to ensure financial stability.
- Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports for the Board of Directors;
- Participate in Board meetings as needed to review financial results and forecasts.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory and contractual requirements;
- Coordinate with external CPA firms for tax preparation, audits, or reviews;
- Oversee payroll taxes, sales/use taxes, and other required filings.
- Maintain and improve accounting and financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar);
- Implement scalable processes and controls to support company growth;
- Document financial policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA preferred).
- Proven experience working as a Controller.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Experience in professional services, consulting, SaaS, life sciences, or clinical research preferred.
- Startup or early-stage company experience is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and project-based revenue recognition.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting and financial reporting systems.
- Experience preparing executive- and Board-level financial reports.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
- Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate financial data into clear business insights.
- Comfortable partnering directly with a CEO and senior leadership.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (includes equity incentives) and benefits commensurate with experience.
- Flexible & Remote-Friendly: Primarily remote role with occasional meetings with leadership in King of Prussia.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
general ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablepayrollcash managementfinancial statementsjournal entriesreconciliationsaccrualsfinancial modeling
Soft Skills
detail-orientedhighly organizedanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsability to translate financial datapartnering with senior leadershipability to thrive in a lean environment
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPACMA