Financial Controller

• Title: Financial Controller
• Location: Remote
• Department: Finance
• Company: Rise Collective
• Website: https://rise-collective.com/
• Property Management Company: https://hometeamluxuryrentals.com/

Company Overview:

Compensation:

• $150,000/year

Role Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process across multiple operating companies.
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting across all business units.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
• Develop reporting packages for executive leadership and ownership.

• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet support schedules.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and expense classification.
• Manage intercompany transactions and consolidations across multiple entities.
• Maintain an accurate chart of accounts and accounting policies.

• Design, implement, and monitor internal accounting controls.
• Develop standardized accounting procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate annual financial statement reviews or audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with banking, insurance, and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Lead and mentor the accounting team, including Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, AP, and AR personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop accounting talent as the organization grows.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.

• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes.
• Lead ERP enhancements, accounting system implementations, and workflow improvements.
• Improve month-end close timelines while maintaining accuracy.
• Partner with operations to improve financial visibility and reporting.

• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts with the FP&A team.
• Provide financial insights to business leaders and department managers.
• Assist with acquisitions, due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integrations.
• Support special projects initiated by executive leadership.

Qualifications, Skills, & Competencies:

• Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA designation strongly preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • 3+ years managing an accounting team.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
  • Experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with ERP systems (ideally, Sage Intacct)
• Preferred
  • Experience in professional services, legal, construction, real estate, or other project-based businesses.
  • Multi-entity accounting experience.
  • Construction accounting experience (job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition).
  • Real estate brokerage accounting experience (commission tracking, trust/escrow management).
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions.
  • Public accounting background.
  • Experience improving accounting processes within high-growth organizations.

• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Process improvement mindset
• Strong business acumen
• Collaborative, hands-on leadership style

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Professional development and CPA continuing education support
• Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing organization