Financial Controller (US GAAP)

COMPANY 
Atlas Technica is a fast-growing US-based tech company, founded in New York in 2016 and focused on providing IT services to the hedge fund sector. The company has scaled rapidly and now has 200+ engineers across 10+ locations globally.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control framework. This is a managerial role, and you will oversee a team of three, guiding them to deliver accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and ensure adherence to GAAP and company policies. You will work directly with the Director of Finance and play a key part in supporting decision-making and profitability across a multi-entity, service-oriented business.
 

Location/Type: Remote
Hours: EST inclined
Reports to: Director of Finance
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process; prepare when needed and review journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidations to deliver accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Own company-wide financial reporting, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, credit and collections, vendor management, and billing accuracy; drive DSO and working capital improvements.
• Manage treasury and cash flow forecasting; monitor liquidity, banking relationships, and covenant compliance where applicable.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures; ensure a strong control environment and audit readiness.
• Coordinate and lead external audits and reviews; manage auditor requests, PBC lists, and issue resolution.
• Ensure tax compliance (sales/use, property, payroll, and income tax in coordination with external advisors as needed); maintain compliance calendars and filings.
• Oversee payroll accounting and benefits-related accounting entries; ensure accurate classification and reconciliations.
• Evaluate and optimize systems and process automation across the close, AP/AR, expense management, and fixed assets; partner with IT/Finance on ERP configuration and integrations.
• Lead revenue recognition compliance (e.g., ASC 606) including contract review, performance obligation assessment, and variable consideration methodology where applicable.
• Manage fixed assets and capitalization policies, lease accounting, and depreciation schedules.
• Provide budget vs. actual analyses, departmental spend tracking, and support annual planning and rolling forecasts in partnership with FP&A.
• Mentor, develop, and scale the accounting team; set priorities, and quality standards.
• Support M&A diligence and integrations, including opening balance sheet, purchase accounting, and policy alignment where applicable.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Director of Finance and leadership on accounting impacts of business decisions, risks, and opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/ACCA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or Controller/Assistant Controller capacity and management experience.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policy, and internal controls; and audit best practices.
• Advanced Excel/Sheets skills for modeling, reconciliations, and analyses; data hygiene and process mindset.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills; ability to translate accounting impacts for non-finance audiences.
• High level of integrity, judgment, logic, attention to detail, and commitment to deadlines.
• Experience in multi-state operations, multi-entity consolidations, and intercompany eliminations.
• Background in services, SaaS, or subscription/recurring revenue models.
• Prior involvement in M&A integration, purchase accounting, and system migrations.

WE OFFER:

• Direct long-term contract with a US-based company
• Full-time remote role aligned with EST
• B2B set-up via SP (FOP in $USD)
• Competitive compensation
• Annual salary reviews and performance-based bonuses
• Company equipment provided for work
• Professional, collaborative environment with the ability to influence strategic decisions
• Opportunities for growth within a scaling global organization