QuickBooks Financial Controller

Location: Remote — Canada, Central America, South America, or Europe

Fully Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor

Interior Design / Professional Services

English Proficiency: C1/C2 English Required

Schedule: Full-Time | Required overlap with U.based luxury interior design firm specializing in bespoke, high-end environments that combine exceptional design, craftsmanship, functionality, and personalized client service. The company is strengthening its internal finance operations and is looking for an experienced accounting professional who can bring the same level of precision and attention to detail to its financial function.

We are seeking an accomplished QuickBooks Financial Controller with deep, hands‑on QuickBooks expertise to take ownership of the company's accounting operations. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will have full responsibility for the General Ledger, lead the transition from an outside accounting firm to a fully in‑house accounting function, manage monthly close and reconciliations, prepare financial reporting, and oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team. You must be comfortable configuring and optimizing QuickBooks and have experience with QuickBooks implementations. This is a hands‑on position for someone who is highly accurate, independent, comfortable working in a fast‑paced remote environment, and willing to support operational responsibilities beyond traditional accounting when needed.

Take full ownership of the company's accounting operations and General Ledger.

Work directly with the CFO and play a key role in strengthening the finance function.

Lead the transition from outsourced accounting to a fully in‑house operation.

Manage and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.

Work remotely with significant autonomy and responsibility.

QuickBooks & General Ledger





Configure and optimize QuickBooks to support the company's accounting structure and reporting requirements.

Lead or support QuickBooks configuration and implementation initiatives.

Lead the transition of the General Ledger from an outside accounting firm to an in‑house function.

Establish and maintain the Chart of Accounts and appropriate classification standards.

Oversee bank reconciliations.

Supervise Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable specialists.

Review and approve payroll, vendor payments, and expense submissions.

Interface with clients regarding accounting-related requests when required.

Ensure accounting work completed by the team meets established standards.

Support operational and non-accounting matters that may arise within a small‑team environment.

Tax & Accounting Controls

Coordinate payroll tax, sales tax, and 1099-related matters.

Execute accounting policies established by the CFO accurately and consistently.

Maintain strong accounting controls and a high standard of accuracy.

Prior experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, or similar senior accounting professional with full ownership of the General Ledger.

Professional experience with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop.

Experience configuring QuickBooks and/or leading a QuickBooks implementation.

Strong experience managing the General Ledger, reconciliations, and month‑end close.





Strong understanding of Chart of Accounts structures and accounting classifications.

Experience overseeing or working closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to execute accounting policies and procedures with precision.

Comfortable supporting operational responsibilities beyond traditional accounting.

C1/C2 English proficiency, both written and spoken.

Experience transitioning an accounting function from an external accounting firm to an in‑house team.

Experience with BigTime or similar project accounting software.

Previous experience in professional services, interior design, architecture, construction, or project-based businesses.

Experience supervising accounting or bookkeeping professionals.

Maintain an accurate and reliable General Ledger.

Independently execute reconciliations and month‑end close.

Successfully support the transition to an in‑house accounting function.

Maintain strong accounting controls and a consistently low error rate.

Work independently while executing CFO policies accurately.

Fully remote work environment.

Significant ownership of the accounting function.

Long-term, full time contractor opportunity.

Short initial trial period to ensure mutual fit.

Basic familiarity, occasional use, or self‑taught exposure without substantial professional experience will not be sufficient. Candidates should be prepared to clearly explain their years of QuickBooks experience, versions used, responsibilities within the system, experience running monthly close, and any QuickBooks configuration or implementation experience. C1/C2 English is mandatory. The role operates entirely in English with a U.This is a permanent, full-time contractor opportunity with a short initial trial period. This is a remote/telecommute position.

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