Controller at Pavago

, , South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, GAAP, IFRS, Month-End Close, Internal Controls, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Management, Team Leadership, ERP Implementation, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Advanced Excel

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

🚀 Controller (FP&A + Financial Reporting + Team Leadership + GAAP/IFRS) Full-Time Remote | U.S. Business Hours 💼 About the Role We’re hiring an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and close processes for a growing business. This is not a bookkeeping-only role. This is a leadership position for someone who can: own the numbers, lead accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, mentor accounting teams, and provide executive-level financial insights. You’ll work closely with: leadership, FP&A, auditors, operations, and finance teams to ensure the company maintains: accurate books, strong controls, clean reporting, and scalable financial operations. If you thrive balancing detailed accounting oversight with strategic financial leadership — this role is a strong fit. 🔥 What You’ll OwnMonth-End & Year-End Close Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles Maintain a 5-business-day close standard Review and approve: journal entries reconciliations accruals payroll allocations depreciation intercompany transactions Deliver complete financial packages including: P&L Balance Sheet Cash Flow Statements Financial Reporting & Executive Insights Prepare GAAP/IFRS-compliant financial statements Deliver executive-ready: variance analyses commentary dashboards reporting packages Support: board reporting investor reporting leadership decision-making Translate financial data into actionable business insights Internal Controls & Compliance Design and strengthen internal accounting controls Ensure compliance across: accounting standards tax requirements audits regulatory obligations Manage external audit processes and PBC schedules Maintain audit-ready documentation and reporting Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management Partner with FP&A teams on: budgets forecasts scenario modeling capital planning Monitor: liquidity working capital debt compliance cash flow Provide recommendations to improve financial performance Accounting Team Leadership Lead and mentor accounting staff and bookkeepers Review work for: accuracy completeness timeliness Establish scalable accounting processes and quality standards Improve team performance and operational efficiency Process Improvement & Systems Drive: ERP implementations accounting automation workflow optimization SOP development Improve reporting systems and operational scalability Identify inefficiencies and reduce manual accounting processes ✅ Required Experience & Skills Bachelor’s degree in: Accounting Finance related field 7+ years progressive accounting or finance experience 2+ years leadership or supervisory experience Strong knowledge of: GAAP IFRS financial controls close management Hands-on experience with: NetSuite SAP Oracle QuickBooks Enterprise ERP systems Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills Strong financial analysis and reporting experience ⭐ Nice-to-Have Experience CPA / ACCA / MBA credentials Previous Controller or Finance Manager experience ERP implementation or M&A integration exposure SaaS, professional services, or real estate industry experience Experience with: Power BI Tableau Looker dashboard reporting tools 🧠 What Makes You a Strong Fit You balance accounting accuracy with business insight You are highly organized and deadline-driven You communicate confidently with executives and leadership You can lead teams while remaining hands-on operationally You proactively identify risks and process improvements You thrive building scalable financial systems and controls 📅 What a Typical Day Looks Like Review reconciliations and approve journal entries Monitor close progress and accounting deliverables Prepare financial reports and variance commentary Meet with leadership to review business performance Support audit and compliance requirements Mentor accounting team members and review work quality Improve accounting workflows and automation opportunities Analyze financial trends and provide operational recommendations In short: You ensure the company’s financial operations are accurate, compliant, scalable, and strategically valuable. 📊 Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) Month-end close completed within 5 business days Zero material audit adjustments 100% on-time regulatory and tax filings Accurate and timely executive reporting Strong accounting team performance and quality Improved efficiency through automation and process optimization 🌟 Why This Role Stands Out High visibility with leadership and executives Opportunity to influence financial strategy and operations Blend of: accounting leadership FP&A reporting controls process improvement Exposure to scaling financial operations in growing businesses Strong ownership and impact across the organization 🧪 Interview Process Initial Phone Screen Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter Practical Financial Review Task Client Interview Offer & Background Verification 👉 Apply Now If you: enjoy leading accounting operations, thrive in fast-paced business environments, can balance detailed accounting with strategic insight, and want ownership over financial operations and reporting, this role is a strong fit for you.

Responsibilities

Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance while managing month-end and year-end close cycles. Provide executive-level financial insights and mentor the accounting team to ensure scalable financial operations.