Controller-Level Accountant (B2B Manufacturing / Inventory & WIP Expert)

Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time or Contractor
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

About Us

We are a growing outsourced accounting and CFO advisory firm that partners with venture-backed and privately held companies across manufacturing, distribution, and B2B ecommerce sectors. Our team manages full-cycle accounting for clients ranging from early-stage manufacturers to established multi-entity operations.

We’re looking for an experienced Controller-level Accountant who can own the accounting function for clients in manufacturing and inventory-heavy businesses—the kind where precision in WIP, inventory valuation, and COGS tracking makes all the difference.

The Role

As a senior member of our client accounting team, you’ll manage the month-end close, oversee inventory and WIP reconciliation, and ensure GAAP-compliant accrual reporting for multiple clients. You’ll collaborate with operations and finance leaders at each company to translate production data into accurate, actionable financials in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, loves improving systems, and understands how to bridge accounting, operations, and strategy for manufacturing clients.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee month-end and quarter-end closes across multiple client accounts (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and review).

Manage inventory accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods — ensuring accurate valuation, movement tracking, and reconciliation between systems.

Implement and maintain job costing frameworks and WIP schedules in accordance with GAAP.

Review and refine charts of accounts for manufacturing clients to ensure consistency and accurate cost tracking.

Coordinate with client operations teams to validate production data, BOM accuracy, and COGS allocations.

Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and deliver insights to client management.

Build and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounting workflows (purchasing, inventory adjustments, WIP transfers, etc.).

Manage integrations between QBO and inventory systems (e.g., SOS Inventory, Katana, Cin7, Fishbowl, or custom ERPs).

Support cash flow forecasting, audit prep, and variance analysis for manufacturing clients.

Partner closely with internal tea ---------- mbers and client CFOs to improve accuracy, efficiency, and financial visibility.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred but not required).

5+ years of accounting experience, including manufacturing or production-based industries.

Deep understanding of inventory, WIP, job costing, and GAAP accrual accounting.

Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Experience with inventory management and costing software (e.g., Katana, SOS, Cin7, Fishbowl, or NetSuite).

Strong analytical, Excel, and reconciliation skills.

Excellent communication skills — comfortable working directly with client stakeholders and internal tea ---------- mbers.

Proven ability to manage multiple client books simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

Why Join Us

Work with a collaborative team that values process excellence and professional growth.

Support innovative manufacturing and B2B companies that rely on your insights to make critical decisions.

Opportunity to shape accounting systems, lead client interactions, and grow into a CFO advisory path.

Flexible, remote-first culture with competitive pay and advancement potential.