Controller

Team Structure (India-Based Remote Team and Onsite Support)

The Controller leads a small finance team that includes

• AP Analyst (India – Remote): manages vendor communication, invoice entry, 2/3-way matching, tariff accounting, and reconciliations.
• AR Analyst (India – Remote): manages customer communication, collections, dispute resolution, cash applications, and reconciliations.
• GL Specialist (India – Remote, Part-Time): bank reconciliations, GL review, monthly close entries, payroll/benefits accounting, and financial statement prep.
• AR/AP Analyst (India – Remote): invoice distribution, customer cash application, credit card expense accounting, sales/use tax data compilation, freight accounting.
• Department Secretary (Onsite): onsite bills, deposits, vendor checks, and document management.

The Controller ensures coordination, accountability, and disciplined delivery across all roles.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close Leadership (Primary Accountability)

• Own and drive the full month-end close calendar, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented results.
• Review and approve reconciliations and key journal entries (accruals, reserves, payroll/benefits, tariffs, warranty, freight, etc.).
• Perform complex reconciliations or entries directly when needed.
• Conduct analytical review of monthly financial results and prepare variance explanations and insights for the Owners.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of balance sheet and P&L, with strong supporting documentation.

Oversight of AP, AR, and GL Operations

• Direct workflow, priorities, and process discipline across AP, AR, and GL.
• Ensure strong matching and invoice accuracy, timely collection efforts, dispute resolution, cash application controls, and reliable reconciliations.
• Maintain an internal control structure appropriate for a small but distributed team.
• Review and validate payment runs, vendor changes, and cash disbursements.

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