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accountant — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Accountants review and analyse financial statements, budgets, financial reports, and business plans in order to check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud, and provide their clients with financial advice in matters such as financial forecasting and risk analysis. They may audit financial data, resolve insolvency cases, prepare tax returns and provide other tax-related advice in reference to current legislation.
Also known as: accounting technician, production accountant, accounting supervisor, financial accountant, head financial accountant, certified public accountant
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Senior-Level Comptroller
We are looking for an experiencedSenior-Level Comptrollerto support multiple client accounts and provide high-level accounting oversight, financial reporting, and strategic financial guidance.
This role is ideal for a senior accounting professional with strongU.S. GAAP knowledge, solid controllership experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while communicating directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across multiple client accounts.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of financial statements and general ledger activity.
• Apply and interpretU.S. GAAPprinciples in day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, financial risks, and reporting issues, and drive them through resolution.
• Analyze financial results, variances, and trends and communicate findings clearly to clients.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audit readiness.
• Review the work of accountants, bookkeepers, or other finance team members when applicable.
• Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously, with an expected portfolio of approximately6–8 accounts.
• Build strong client relationships and participate in financial discussions, reviews, and recommendations.
• Ensure deadlines, reporting standards, and accounting requirements are consistently met across assigned accounts.
Requirements
• 8– 10+ years1 of relevant accounting or financial accounting experience.
• Previous experience in aController, Comptroller, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar senior accounting role.
• Strong hands-on experience applyingU.S. GAAP.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and/or review.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, adjusting entries, and month-end close.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve complex accounting discrepancies.
• Experience managing multiple entities, business units, or client accounts is strongly preferred.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder communication skills.
• C1–C2 English proficiency, with the ability to confidently participate in client meetings and explain financial information.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting issues and deliverables.
Nice to Have
• Experience working in outsourced accounting, professional services, or multi-client environments.
• Experience supporting U.S.-based companies or clients.
• Experience coordinating with auditors or supporting external audits.
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of accounting team members.
• Experience working with multiple accounting systems or ERPs.
Working Hours
This is a full-time remote opportunity with a schedule generally aligned to8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time, with approximately±1 hour of flexibilitydepending on client needs and business requirements.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Senior-Level Comptroller will be able to independently manage multiple client accounts, maintain accurate and timely financial reporting, identify and resolve accounting issues proactively, provide sound U.S. GAAP-based guidance, and communicate confidently with clients and internal stakeholders.
Originally posted on Himalayas
We are looking for an experiencedSenior-Level Comptrollerto support multiple client accounts and provide high-level accounting oversight, financial reporting, and strategic financial guidance.
This role is ideal for a senior accounting professional with strongU.S. GAAP knowledge, solid controllership experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while communicating directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across multiple client accounts.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of financial statements and general ledger activity.
• Apply and interpretU.S. GAAPprinciples in day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, financial risks, and reporting issues, and drive them through resolution.
• Analyze financial results, variances, and trends and communicate findings clearly to clients.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audit readiness.
• Review the work of accountants, bookkeepers, or other finance team members when applicable.
• Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously, with an expected portfolio of approximately6–8 accounts.
• Build strong client relationships and participate in financial discussions, reviews, and recommendations.
• Ensure deadlines, reporting standards, and accounting requirements are consistently met across assigned accounts.
Requirements
• 8– 10+ years1 of relevant accounting or financial accounting experience.
• Previous experience in aController, Comptroller, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar senior accounting role.
• Strong hands-on experience applyingU.S. GAAP.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and/or review.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, adjusting entries, and month-end close.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve complex accounting discrepancies.
• Experience managing multiple entities, business units, or client accounts is strongly preferred.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder communication skills.
• C1–C2 English proficiency, with the ability to confidently participate in client meetings and explain financial information.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting issues and deliverables.
Nice to Have
• Experience working in outsourced accounting, professional services, or multi-client environments.
• Experience supporting U.S.-based companies or clients.
• Experience coordinating with auditors or supporting external audits.
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of accounting team members.
• Experience working with multiple accounting systems or ERPs.
Working Hours
This is a full-time remote opportunity with a schedule generally aligned to8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time, with approximately±1 hour of flexibilitydepending on client needs and business requirements.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Senior-Level Comptroller will be able to independently manage multiple client accounts, maintain accurate and timely financial reporting, identify and resolve accounting issues proactively, provide sound U.S. GAAP-based guidance, and communicate confidently with clients and internal stakeholders.
Originally posted on Himalayas