Controller - High-Growth Startups - Fully Remote

Controller

We’re looking for a Controller who operates like an owner, not just an accountant.
This role is for someone who has personally built and run finance functions inside growing companies—including accounting, payroll, and benefits—and is comfortable stepping into messy, fast-moving environments to bring clarity and structure.
What You’ll Do
You’ll serve as the day-to-day finance lead for multiple startup clients, working directly with founders and operators.

Own the monthly close and deliver accurate, decision-ready financials

Translate financial results into clear insights for founders

Build and improve processes, systems, and controls as companies scale

Manage and mentor a team (onshore + offshore) to execute day-to-day accounting

Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax partners, and external stakeholders

Critically Important - You will personally own or have owned:

Payroll and benefits administration (Gusto, Rippling, ADP, Justworks, etc.)

Building finance processes in companies without full infrastructure

What You’ve Likely Done Before

Been the Controller, Head of Finance, or #1/#2 finance hire at a startup or high-growth company

Built or cleaned up accounting and finance operations from the ground up

Worked closely with founders or operators in a hands-on, fast-paced environment

Owned both technical accounting AND operational accounting (payroll, benefits, systems)

Implemented or significantly improved systems like QuickBooks, NetSuite, Gusto, Rippling, etc.

Core Areas of Ownership

Full-cycle accounting (close, reconciliations, reporting)

AR/AP, payroll, and benefits

Inventory and COGS (for applicable clients)

Cash flow forecasting and financial modeling

GAAP compliance (ASC 606, accruals, etc.)

Tax coordination and compliance

What We’re Looking For

Strong accounting foundation (CPA a plus, not required)

Experience in startup or high-growth environments (this is critical)

Proven ability to own both accounting AND operational finance

Comfortable managing multiple clients and priorities

Systems-oriented thinker who enjoys building and improving processes

Clear communicator who can work directly with founders

This Role Is Not For

Candidates who have only worked in large, structured environments

Purely technical accountants without operational ownership

Individuals who haven’t directly managed payroll, benefits, or systems

Details

100% remote

Work with a portfolio of high-growth startups across tech, consumer, and life sciences

Opportunity to operate as a trusted advisor, not just a back-office function

Compensation range: $135,000 – $155,000, depending on experience, location, and qualifications

About Us

B Consulting partners with high-growth, venture-backed startups to build and run their finance and accounting functions. We don’t just close books - we help founders build infrastructure, make decisions, and scale intelligently.

This is a remote opportunity.
Originally posted on Himalayas