Remote Controller Jobs in Burke, VA (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

McFadyen Digital is a leading advisor and implementer of digital commerce and marketplace solutions with a growing AI practice. During three decades of ecommerce work, we've built hundreds of enterprise-scale platforms that cumulatively generate tens of billions of dollars of gross merchandise value (GMV). We're honored to have supported 10% of the Fortune 500 with their digital commerce initiatives. Over 300 global brands like ABB, AB InBev, Albertsons, American Red Cross, American Eagle Outfitters, FedEx, Louis Vuitton, and Schneider Electric have entrusted their digital transformations to McFadyen. We operate global offices across the US, Brazil, and India.

We're well known for our thought leadership, such as our recent 500-page “AI Best Practices” book and corresponding wiki www.AI-Best-Practices.com. McFadyen Digital has been a trusted employer for nearly four decades and believes that people are the most important part of our company. We're proud of our Great Place to Work certification.

Learn more about us at our website: www.mcfadyen.com

Job Description

We are looking for a hands-on Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting operations of a multi-entity professional services firm with operations across three continents. You will own the monthly close, financial reporting, and core accounting processes for our U.S. operations, while supporting global consolidation with our teams in India and Brazil.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys being close to the numbers, not just overseeing them, and who thrives in a lean, fast-moving environment where initiative and ownership are valued.

Qualifications

Top 5 Responsibilities:

1. Own the U.S. monthly and annual close process, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP.
2. Manage cash operations, AR/AP, and U.S. multi-state payroll; monitor cash flow and maintain accurate cash projections.
3. Support global financial reporting, intercompany consolidations, transfer pricing documentation, and reporting for the India and Brazil entities.
4. Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors on U.S. audit and tax matters; prepare audit schedules, PBC lists, and supporting documentation.
5. Supervise, mentor, and develop a global accounting staff; document and continuously improve close processes and internal controls.

Other Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting packages for the CEO
• Assist with development and monitoring of the annual budget and rolling forecasts
• Run project-based financial reports, including utilization, realization, and gross margin by project/client
• Analyze monthly operating costs and variances, flagging issues to the CEO
• Ensure timely and accurate U.S. federal and state tax filings, in coordination with outside tax advisors
• Oversee bank reconciliations and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Ensure intercompany invoicing and transactions with India and Brazil operations are accurate and timely
• Support the annual audit for U.S. operations, coordinating Brazil/India requirements
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements
• Process and oversee U.S. multi-state payroll and benefits administration, ensuring payroll tax accuracy
• Support review of customer and vendor contracts (MSAs & SOWs) from a financial and risk perspective
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as assigned by the CEO
• Lead and develop the accounting, finance, HR, recruiting, and IT teams. Manage and mentor a few small teams across the US, India, and Brazil. Build scalable processes and drive continuous improvement

Top 5 Qualifications:

1. Hands-on GAAP accounting experience, with exposure to IFRS given our international operations
2. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of the monthly close and financial statement preparation
3. Experience in a multi-entity organization; professional services or technology services industry experience strongly preferred
4. Proficiency with QuickBooks; experience with PSA tools such as NetSuite OpenAir a plus
5. CPA or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• U.S. multi-state payroll experience
• Advanced skills with Excel
• Experience preparing for and supporting external audits
• Experience reviewing or supporting review of client/vendor contracts (MSA & SOW) from a financial perspective
• Strong communication skills; comfortable presenting financial information to leadership
• Ability to balance process ownership with hands-on execution in a lean team
• Must be a team player, able to meet strict deadlines and work with minimal supervision

Preferred

• Experience with Brazilian and/or Indian accounting or tax practices
• Experience at a public accounting firm
• Experience supporting international transfer pricing or intercompany accounting
• Portuguese language skills a plus
• Experience managing or collaborating with nearshore/offshore finance teams

Key Skills

• GAAP (IFRS exposure a plus)
• QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel
• US multi-state payroll and tax filing
• Financial statement preparation
• Cash flow management and forecasting
• Project-based financial reporting (utilization, realization, margin)
• Intercompany accounting and transfer pricing support

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Generous 401K plan after three months of employment
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Flexible work schedule and remote working option (U.S.-based)

Additional Information

Our Core Values: Caring, Adaptable, Proactive, and Empowering Clients.

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McFadyen's goal is to ensure that our clients are able to maximize the return on their technology investment by providing better service to their clients, partners and internal teams. At McFadyen we truly believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Across our locations in the US, Brazil, and India, we offer a world class work culture that enables top notch delivery for some of the world's most influential companies.

McFadyen Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law, where applicable.