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 ...
B Consulting
1 job near Columbus, OH
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 ...
Full-time
Posted 20 days ago
Job description
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.
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.
Critically Important - You will personally own or have owned:
What You've Likely Done Before
Core Areas of Ownership
What We're Looking For
This Role Is Not For
Details
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