Virtual Controller (Hybrid)

$52,000 - $72,800/Yr

Next Step Enterprises - Austin, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Austin, TX

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

Next Step Enterprises LLC is a dynamic and rapidly growing accounting firm dedicated to providing exceptional financial services to our diverse clientele. We specialize in delivering customized accounting solutions, and we pride ourselves on our innovative approach and commitment to excellence. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Virtual Controller to join our remote team and help us continue our journey of success. The Virtual Controller will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of our clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This remote position requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and team management. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, and development of internal control policies and procedures. You will manage the month-end and year-end close processes, prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements, and coordinate the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts while reporting variances. Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting is essential, as is managing compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. Additionally, you will develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Supervising the accounting team and providing leadership and guidance will be a key part of your responsibilities. You will collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors, analyze financial data, and provide insights and recommendations to senior management. Ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements is also a critical aspect of this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, and development of internal control policies and procedures.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Supervise the accounting team and provide leadership and guidance.
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Proven experience as a Controller or similar role in accounting/finance.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, prefer QBO) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely, with strong time management skills.