Bookkeeper/Controller 🧾📊 – Remote

Bookkeeper/Controller 🧾📊 – Remote Own the day-to-day books and month-end close for a finance and advisory firm supporting founders, CEOs, and CFOs. We usually respond within a week Company Overview Our client is a finance and advisory firm that supports founders, CEOs, and CFOs with outsourced accounting, tax, and financial operations. They work with businesses and individuals across industries — including real estate, SaaS, and investment firms — helping them manage bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial reporting without building a full in-house team. Because the work directly impacts tax compliance, financial accuracy, and client outcomes , precision and reliability are critical. Mistakes here don’t just create internal issues — they can affect filings, liabilities, and client trust. Your Role Our client is hiring a Bookkeeper / Controller to own day-to-day bookkeeping and drive a clean, consistent month-end close. This is an execution-focused role . You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate books, reconciling accounts, preparing close deliverables, and producing management reporting with a high level of accuracy. This is not a purely strategic finance role — the focus is on doing the work well, consistently, and on time , while improving the processes that make month-end predictable. Strong communication is essential. You’ll be working in a remote team supporting US-based stakeholders, so clarity and responsiveness matter. You’ll: Own day-to-day bookkeeping (AP/AR, expense categorization, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance) Reconcile bank and credit card accounts and resolve discrepancies quickly Maintain clean supporting documentation so records are audit-ready Lead or support month-end close (checklists, accruals, reviews, and close package delivery) Prepare monthly reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and provide clear variance notes Track deadlines and maintain a consistent operating rhythm (weekly processing + month-end close) Improve processes (templates, SOPs, controls) to reduce errors and speed up close Communicate clearly with internal teams on progress, blockers, and updates You Bring: 3–7+ years of experience in bookkeeping/accounting (controller-level ownership preferred) CFA Certification Strong experience with reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting High attention to detail and strong follow-through Ability to follow structured processes and meet deadlines Good written and spoken English ( critical for this role ) Comfort working in a remote, distributed team Bonus Points: Experience supporting multi-entity books or services businesses Experience in finance ops for US client-facing accounting/advisory firms Familiarity with basic tax workflows and supporting documentation Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (reporting, reconciliations, clean workpapers) Experience improving close processes, documentation, or internal controls What’s Offered: Fully remote contractor role Work aligned with U.S. business hours (overlap required) Competitive USD compensation (based on experience) 20 days PTO + U.S. holidays High exposure to US tax work and real-world client scenarios Opportunity to grow within a fast-moving finance team Interview Process 1️⃣ Application review 2️⃣ Recruiter screen — experience and alignment 4️⃣ Hiring manager interview — technical depth and approach to tax work 5️⃣ Short challenge to assess skills 6️⃣ Final conversation — expectations and team fit 🔴 Important Note This role requires strong English communication and real experience owning reconciliations and month-end close . Candidates without hands-on close ownership or with limited communication ability will not be considered. Department Operations & Business Role Financial Analyst/Accountant Locations Multiple locations Employment type Full-time About Atomic HR We connect talented tech professionals in Latin America and Canada with remote career opportunities at innovative startups worldwide. We specialize in finding roles that align with your skills, experience, and career goals. Our personalized approach ensures you're matched with companies that value your contributions and offer opportunities for growth. Whether you're a software engineer, designer, marketer, or other tech professional, we're here to help you take the next step in your career.