Controller

Controller

A Controller at Upsourced is a financial leader for a portfolio of growing businesses. You are accountable for turning raw accounting data into clean, reliable, decision-ready financials - and for helping those financials drive better business outcomes. You own the quality of the numbers, the systems behind them, and the financial story they tell. This role combines operational ownership with strategic exposure. You will run the accounting engine for your clients while also playing a central role in forecasting, cash management, KPI reporting, and financial planning.

What You'll Do

Own the financial foundation

Own the end-to-end accounting and close process for 812 client businesses

Review and validate work prepared by Senior Accountants and junior team members

Ensure financial statements are accurate, timely, and audit-ready

Produce decision-grade financials

Build and maintain:

Financial models and forecasts

Weekly and monthly cash flow reports

KPI dashboards and management reporting

Ensure that every report tells a clear, consistent story about how the business is performing

Drive client insight

Participate directly in client financial discussions and planning conversations

Translate financial results into implications for growth, hiring, profitability, and cash

Build trusted relationships so you can help clients understand what the numbers mean and what they should do next

Run the machine

Lead client onboarding and systems implementation

Design and improve close workflows, reporting packages, and internal controls

Continuously refine how we deliver high-quality financials at scale

What We're Looking For

45+ years of accounting experience (public accounting audit strongly preferred)

Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and cash flow

Comfort working directly with clients and leadership teams

A mindset of ownership, not just execution

Interest in applying financial data to real business decisions

CPA or CPA-track is a strong plus

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary aligned to role and experience

Performance-based raises and promotion opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan - 4% match

Paid parental leave

Company-paid laptop and home office setup

Unlimited paid time off we care about results, not clock-watching

Paid holidays

Hybrid and remote-friendly work environment