Controller / Director of Accounting

Respage

$90K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a small to medium company or SaaS environment.
  • Hands-on QuickBooks Online (QBO) expertise is preferred, along with experience in automation and integrations.
  • Strong process orientation with a proven ability to identify and address inefficiencies.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate high ownership with minimal bureaucracy.
  • Experience in managing or mentoring team members, ideally with at least one direct report.
  • CPA certification preferred but not mandatory.
  • Exceptional attention to detail combined with a strategic view of financial processes.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accurate reconciliations and financial statements.
  • Prepare timely P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports for stakeholders.
  • Manage accounts receivable and payable, focusing on collections for aging accounts.
  • Lead initiatives to automate QuickBooks Online processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
  • Identify inefficiencies in billing and collections processes while proposing improvements.
  • Develop scalable accounting processes suitable for business growth and personnel changes.
  • Supervise and mentor a small finance team, ensuring effective operational continuity.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

The Controller / Director of Accounting owns the financial operations of Respage end to end. This is a hands-on, individual contributor & leadership role responsible for the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of all accounting functions at a ~$10M ARR bootstrapped SaaS company. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker who can both run the numbers and improve the processes behind them, with the ability to supervise and develop a small team. This position is remote, but you must be located in PA, NJ or DE.

What You Will Own

Financial Operations & Reporting
  • Own the monthly close process including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
  • Prepare accurate and timely P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports for leadership and board stakeholders
  • Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, including collections on aging accounts
  • Maintain compliance with tax filings, sales tax, and regulatory requirements

Systems & Process Improvement
  • Lead QBO automation initiatives including bank feed matching, payment link workflows, and invoice reconciliation to reduce manual posting
  • Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in billing and collections processes
  • Build and document scalable accounting processes that can withstand growth and personnel transitions
  • Serve as the internal owner of financial systems including QuickBooks Online, billing platforms, and related integrations

Billing & Revenue
  • Manage consolidated and individual client billing cycles, including monthly invoicing across a large property portfolio
  • Oversee payment reconciliation and coordinate with client-facing teams on billing discrepancies

Planning & Analysis
  • Support budget preparation and variance analysis
  • Deliver financial reporting that enables sound decision-making by the CEO, Chief of Staff, and board
  • Work closely with the Fractional CFO on forecasting, cash management, and strategic financial planning

Team Supervision
  • Supervise and develop a small team
  • Provide training, day-to-day guidance, and process documentation to ensure operational continuity
  • Build redundancy into key finance functions so institutional knowledge is not siloed

What We Are Looking For
  • 5+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally in a small to medium company or SaaS environment
  • Hands-on QBO expertise preferred; experience with automation and integrations strongly preferred
  • Strong process orientation -you see inefficiency and fix it
  • Comfortable operating independently with high ownership and low bureaucracy
  • Experience managing or mentoring at least one direct report
  • CPA preferred but not required
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger financial picture
  • Clear, direct communicator with leadership and cross-functional teams

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
  • Base salary
  • Generous PTO
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • 401(k) with a generous match

This is your opportunity to make a real impact with us.

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