Company Overview
Outsourced is a leading ISO certified global offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.
About The Role
We are seeking a Controller / Finance Operations Lead to own and run the company's end-to-end accounting and finance function. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable executing day-to-day accounting work and designing scalable financial processes.
You will act as the primary owner of company financials, working closely with the CEO and cross-functional leaders, while managing and developing both onshore and offshore accounting team members. This role blends controller-level ownership with deep operational involvement across AR, AP, close, forecasting, tax support, and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Accounting Ownership
- Own end-to-end accounting operations across all US subsidiaries
- Maintain accuracy across AR, AP, general ledger, revenue recognition, and reconciliations
- Oversee invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and cash flow tracking
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end close (within 5 business days)
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Prepare and issue invoices; ensure accuracy of PO details, formats, and customer data
- Maintain AR aging, monitor overdue balances, and lead collection efforts
- Partner with Sales and Operations to validate billing data
- Provide AR insights to support cash forecasting
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process vendor bills and payments accurately and on schedule
- Coordinate international vendor payments
- Lead 1099 filings for contractors
Month-End Close & Reporting
- Own the month-end close process across all entities
- Review and approve reconciliations (bank, credit cards, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, deferred revenue)
- Prepare monthly financial reports and Actual vs Budget variance analysis
- Present financial insights, risks, and recommendations to leadership
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management
- Build and maintain weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts
- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecast refreshes
- Support leadership with forward-looking financial planning
Tax & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and US tax requirements
- Coordinate with external tax advisors on IRS filings, franchise/state taxes, and payroll taxes
- Maintain sales tax tracking and support multi-state filings
- Support year-end tax and audit processes
Process Improvement & Systems
- Review, streamline, and document finance workflows (e.g. Sales-to-Cash)
- Strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency
- Support system enhancements (billing tools, revenue systems, ERP/accounting upgrades)
- Ensure consistent documentation of all finance processes
Leadership & Collaboration
- Manage, train, and review work of junior and data-entry accountants (onshore & offshore)
- Act as escalation point for accounting, payroll, and tax issues
- Partner closely with CEO, Sales, Operations, and teaching teams
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management
Ad-Hoc & Executive Support
- Respond quickly to urgent financial or operational requests
- Support rapid growth initiatives with sound financial guidance
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience
- At least 2-3 years of leadership/people management experience
- Strong hands-on experience across full-cycle accounting (AR, AP, close, reporting, taxes)
- Solid knowledge of US GAAP and US-based accounting operations
- Demonstrated experience with US tax compliance (IRS, payroll, franchise/state taxes)
- Proven ability to improve processes and implement scalable workflows
- Experience managing at least one direct report (onshore or offshore)
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel / Google Sheets
- Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
- Must overlap at least 4 hours daily with US Pacific Time (9:00 AM-5:00 PM PT)
- Comfortable working with international, remote teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a startup or high-growth environment
- Experience working with fully remote finance teams
