Remote US Controller | Strategic Finance Leader (Contractor), Soweto

Location: South Africa (100% Remote)

Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment)

About the Job Help build world‑class accounting departments for growing US companies. As a Controller, you will oversee accounting operations, lead a team, strengthen GAAP compliance, drive month‑end accuracy, and ensure executives receive clean, timely financial data they can trust.

You will supervise accounting staff, improve processes, resolve complex accounting issues, and serve as a strategic finance partner— bringing clarity, structure, discipline, and insight to leadership teams.

This role blends technical accounting expertise, people leadership, process improvement, and client advisory. Note: Full‑time independent contractor role. Exclusive commitment required.

About the Role You will own financial oversight, quality control, and review responsibilities across multiple client engagements while coaching accounting teams and improving reporting workflows.

Expect to lead and elevate accounting delivery— not just “do the books.”

What You’ll Do Financial Reporting&GAAP Compliance

Supervise and review month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial statements

Ensure accuracy, documentation quality, and audit‑ready workpapers

Apply GAAP to increasingly complex accounting areas

Research and resolve technical accounting issues; document conclusions

Maintain internal controls, workflows, and checklists

Team Leadership&Coaching

Train, mentor, and oversee accounting staff

Delegate work and monitor timelines, quality, and utilization

Provide structured performance feedback and development plans

Support onboarding and serve as a technical resource to the team

Client Management&Communication

Participate in client meetings; present financial results and insights

Manage expectations and communicate proactively on deadlines and issues

Translate financials into practical business recommendations

Strengthen client relationships and support year‑round communication

Operational Excellence

Manage workflow, schedules, and deadlines across multiple engagements

Improve processes, templates, and automation in accounting systems

Ensure team productivity and efficient delivery

Identify risks, report on variances, and recommend corrective actions

Strategic Finance Support

Develop budgets, cash flow oversight, and forecasts as assigned

Identify opportunities to strengthen client finance operations

Assist in special projects (system migrations, audits, cleanup projects)

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years US Accounting experience

3+ years US Accounting Manager‑Director responsibilities

Strong US GAAP understanding and ability to interpret and apply standards

Hands‑on experience reviewing monthly close and financial statements

Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; cloud‑accounting fluency (QBO/Xero)

Excellent written and verbal English communication

Strong problem‑solving and documentation discipline

Ability to work US business hours

CPA or CMA (or equivalent senior‑level experience)

Construction, nonprofit, government contracting, or project accounting experience

Experience leading distributed teams

The Ideal Candidate

Operates with ownership, humility, and accountability

Can lead a team while remaining hands‑on and detail‑oriented

Knows when to elevate and when to independently solve issues

Confident presenting financial data and recommendations to executives

Process‑driven, disciplined, and thrives on continuous improvement

High integrity and a service‑first mindset

Compensation&Perks

Monthly pay in USD based on experience

Permanent WFH setup; equipment provided

15 PTO days annually + public holidays

Work with US companies across diverse industries

Training, learning access, and growth opportunities

Contract&Exclusivity Full‑time independent contractor based in South Africa. Exclusive arrangement — no freelance or part‑time work permitted.

How We Work

Quality‑first, documentation‑focused culture

Secure tools, MFA, and structured workflows

Daily collaboration via Slack/Zoom/Teams

Standardized processes, review cycles, and accountability

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