Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Overview

Outlast is seeking a highly motivated Controller to lead our accounting operations and partner closely with the CFO in managing the company’s financial health. This role will oversee core accounting functions (general ledger, accounts payable, billing, payroll, tax, and cash management) while helping to design scalable systems, controls, and reporting processes that support a growing business. The Controller manages the accounting team, ensures accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, and acts as a strategic resource to leadership.

• Accounting & Reporting
  • Lead the monthly close process, ensuring accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper recognition of revenues, expenses, accruals, and reserves.
  • Review and present monthly financials with the CFO, investigating and explaining key variances.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and banks.
  • Partner with senior leadership and FP&A in budgeting, forecasting, and key financial analyses.
• Accounts Payable & Receivables
  • Oversee AP, ensuring invoices are accurate, approved, and paid within terms while optimizing working capital.
  • Oversee billing and cash application processes to ensure timely and accurate recognition of customer receipts.
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency and automation within Quick Books and related systems.
• Banking & Cash Management
  • Reconcile bank accounts monthly and monitor daily cash transactions.
  • Prepare weekly borrowing base certificates and support cash flow management.
  • Facilitate and approve banking transactions in coordination with the CFO.
• Payroll, Benefits, & Taxes
  • Oversee payroll accounting and related accruals in partnership with HR.
  • Ensure payroll liability accounts and benefit-related expenses are accurate and reconciled.
  • Coordinate tax filings and payments across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
  • Manage tax exemption processes and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred. 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven ability to manage the monthly close, lead audits, and build accounting processes for scale.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Quick Books and proficiency with Microsoft Office and G-Suite; SQL a plus.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Comfortable balancing tactical execution with strategic thinking.

$90,000 - $125,000 a year

Depending on experience