Controller (Remote – Full-Time or Part-Time)

This is a remote position.

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level with a fast-growing, innovative company?

BooksTime is looking for experienced Controllers who are excited about leadership, technology, process improvement, and building strong client relationships. This is an opportunity to work directly with business owners, solve complex accounting challenges, mentor bookkeeping teams, and help shape the future of modern accounting services.

BooksTime is proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. We're building a modern, technology-forward accounting company that embraces automation and innovation - alongside trusted partner relationships with our clients - to create better experiences for both clients and team members.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, career growth, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact on a growing organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join BooksTime?

Growth Opportunities
As a rapidly growing company, we’re committed to promoting from within and creating leadership opportunities for team members who want to grow their careers.

High-Impact Work
You’ll work directly with business owners and leadership teams to help improve financial visibility, accounting operations, and business decision-making.

Modern Accounting Environment
We embrace technology, automation, process improvement, and AI-enabled tools to continuously improve the way we serve clients and support our teams.

Variety & Continuous Learning
Our clients span multiple industries, systems, and business models, providing constant opportunities to learn, grow, and solve new challenges.

Flexible Remote Culture
We believe flexibility and accountability can coexist. Our remote-first culture is built on trust, communication, collaboration, and ownership.

Requirements

What You'll Do:

As a Controller, you will:

Lead accounting relationships for a portfolio of clients

Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor

Review and analyze financial statements

Support and mentor bookkeeping teams

Provide accounting guidance and problem-solving support

Help improve workflows, reporting, and operational processes

Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements

Collaborate on internal process and technology initiatives

This role combines accounting expertise, leadership, client advisory, and operational problem-solving.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

Comfortable taking ownership and working independently

An excellent communicator and relationship-builder

Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and systems

Interested in innovation, process improvement, and modern accounting practices

Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Ideal experience includes:

Controller or Assistant Controller experience

Client accounting services (CAS)

Outsourced accounting or public accounting

Managing multiple clients or entities

Leading accounting operations or month-end close functions

Experience with cloud-based accounting systems is required. We work across various platforms and value professionals who are adaptable and comfortable learning new tools and technologies.

Benefits
Benefits include:

100% remote

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Schedules are flexible outside recurring collaboration windows with our international team. Team collaboration hours generally occur several mornings per week around 9:00–11:00 a.m. ET

Leadership and growth opportunities available as the company continues to expand

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Simple IRA with employer matching after 2 years

PTO for eligible employees

Pay:

$35-40/hour for 20-40 hours per week. 

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