Financial Controller (US GAAP specialist)

A US-based IT service company is seeking an experienced Financial Controller with strong US GAAP expertise. In this role, you will own the end-to-end accounting operations and financial reporting across a multi-entity international business (US, UK, HK, SG), ensuring accurate consolidation, strong internal controls, and compliance with US GAAP.

This is a hands-on managerial role where you will lead a team of three and work closely with the Director of Finance to support financial reporting, process improvements, and strategic decision-making across the business.

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.
 

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 
• B2B set-up via SP (ФОП 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