Wall Street Prep

Corporate Controller

Wall Street Prep

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Oversee global accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, payroll, treasury, and tax compliance (US and UK).
  • Establish and maintain financial policies, accounting principles, and internal controls in accordance with US GAAP and applicable UK statutory requirements.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial close processes, proper revenue and cost recognition, and integrity of all balance sheet accounts.
  • Manage the annual financial statement audit and coordinate tax filings with external auditors and advisors across jurisdictions.
  • Prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management and private equity stakeholders.
  • Deliver insightful financial analysis and commentary, including budget-to-actual, trend, and KPI reporting.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to lead and strengthen forecasting, budgeting, and performance management processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement and efficiency within the accounting function through process optimization and automation.
  • Oversee accounting system integrations with ERP, LMS, payroll, and CRM platforms; lead future system enhancements as the company scales.
  • Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks to ensure audit readiness and compliance with corporate policies.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team across the US and UK, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Technology, and Client Success to align financial operations with business objectives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, executive team, and Board, providing financial insight to support key strategic and growth initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required, MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, including experience in a multi-entity or international environment.
  • Combination of public accounting (Big 4 or mid-tier) and private industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and familiarity with UK statutory reporting.
  • Demonstrated success leading and developing geographically distributed accounting teams.
  • Proven experience implementing or upgrading ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and improving accounting processes and internal controls.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment and manage multiple priorities with sound judgment and attention to detail.
Benefits
  • A fun, lively, startup culture
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k)
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Parental leave
  • Stipend to set up home office
  • Core values-based leadership
  • Flexible hybrid work model that supports a blend of in-office and remote work
  • Ample opportunities to learn and take on new responsibilities in a fast-paced, growth-mode company

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
general ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablepayrolltreasurytax compliancefinancial statement auditfinancial analysisbudgetingforecasting
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationorganizational skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailcommitment to accuracysound judgmentcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPAMBA