Controller (P/E SaaS - Fully Remote)
Controller (Contract-to-Hire) | Fully Remote | P/E SaaS Our client, a rapidly growing PE-backed technology services organization, is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead and scale its accounting operations within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an operationally minded accounting leader who enjoys balancing strategic ownership with day-to-day execution while helping modernize processes, systems, and reporting infrastructure. The organization operates a recurring revenue/subscription-based business model and is preparing for continued M&A activity and long-term scaling initiatives over the next several years. This opportunity is in a contract to hire capacity and will require candidates be able to interview and start quickly! Converting salary ranges will fall between $150-200k + Bonus Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Fully remote anywhere in the US
- PE-backed growth environment with strong leadership
- Opportunity to help re-architect and scale accounting processes
- Strong work/life balance for a growth-stage environment
- Exposure to future M&A activity and operational buildout
- High visibility with executive leadership
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close/reporting processes
- Oversee GL, AP, billing, and collections operations
- Manage and mentor accounting staff in a “player-coach” capacity
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and workflow optimization
- Maintain audit-ready financials and strong internal controls
- Support M&A integration activities and financial operations scaling
- Serve as functional owner of ERP/accounting systems
- Partner cross-functionally with leadership across finance and operations
Ideal Background
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Blend of public accounting and corporate accounting preferred
- Subscription revenue / recurring revenue experience required
- SaaS, technology, MSP, or PE-backed company experience preferred
- Strong systems/process implementation experience
- Experience operating in fast-paced/high-growth environments
- Sage Intacct and Bill.com experience strongly preferred
- CPA preferred but not required
Compensation
- Competitive base salary + bonus
- Contract-to-hire opportunity
- Fully remote flexibility
If interested in learning more, please apply directly or message me confidentially. Pay: $65.00 - $90.00 per hour Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you immediately available to interview and start?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Managerial accounting: 3 years (Required)
- SaaS: 1 year (Required)
- M&A: 1 year (Preferred)
- Big 4: 1 year (Preferred)
- Sage Intacct: 1 year (Preferred)
- Private Equity: 1 year (Preferred)
- Subscription Revenue: 1 year (Preferred)
- Public accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote