US Controller (South Africa)

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Location: South Africa (100% Remote)Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment) About the Job Help build world-class accounting departments for growing US companies.

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Location: South Africa (100% Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment)

About the Role

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Help build world-class accounting departments for growing US companies. As a Controller, you will oversee accounting operations, lead a team, strengthen GAAP compliance, drive month-end accuracy, and ensure executives receive clean, timely financial data they can trust.

You will supervise accounting staff, improve processes, resolve complex accounting issues, and serve as a strategic finance partner — bringing clarity, structure, discipline, and insight to leadership teams.

This role blends technical accounting expertise, people leadership, process improvement, and client advisory. Note: Full-time independent contractor role. Exclusive commitment required.

About the Role

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You will own financial oversight, quality control, and review responsibilities across multiple client engagements while coaching accounting teams and improving reporting workflows.

Expect to lead and elevate accounting delivery — not just “do the books.”

Responsibilities

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Financial Reporting & GAAP Compliance

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Supervise and review month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statements
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Ensure accuracy, documentation quality, and audit-ready workpapers
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Apply GAAP to increasingly complex accounting areas
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Research and resolve technical accounting issues; document conclusions
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Maintain internal controls, workflows, and checklists

Team Leadership & Coaching

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Train, mentor, and oversee accounting staff
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Delegate work and monitor timelines, quality, and utilization
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Provide structured performance feedback and development plans
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Support onboarding and serve as a technical resource to the team

Client Management & Communication

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Participate in client meetings; present financial results and insights
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Manage expectations and communicate proactively on deadlines and issues
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Translate financials into practical business recommendations
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Strengthen client relationships and support year-round communication

Operational Excellence

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Manage workflow, schedules, and deadlines across multiple engagements
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Improve processes, templates, and automation in accounting systems
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Ensure team productivity and efficient delivery
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Identify risks, report on variances, and recommend corrective actions

Strategic Finance Support

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Develop budgets, cash flow oversight, and forecasts as assigned
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Identify opportunities to strengthen client finance operations
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Assist in special projects (system migrations, audits, cleanup projects)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years US Accounting experience
3+ years US Accounting Manager-Director responsibilities
Strong US GAAP understanding and ability to interpret and apply standards
Hands-on experience reviewing monthly close and financial statements
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; cloud-accounting fluency (QBO/Xero)
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Strong problem-solving and documentation discipline
Ability to work US business hours

CPA or CMA (or equivalent senior-level experience)
Construction, nonprofit, government contracting, or project accounting experience
Experience leading distributed teams