Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Flying Horse Capital | Portfolio Company Search
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Compensation: Up to $150,000 base + bonus Reports to: CEO / Ownership Group

Flying Horse Capital is partnering with one of its co-investors to hire a Controller for a growing, subscription-based portfolio company. Accounting and finance are currently handled by an outsourced team and a fractional CFO. The company is now ready to bring the function in-house and is looking for a hands‑on leader to own it end to end.

This is a builder role with a clear growth path: as the company scales, the right person will have the opportunity to grow into the CFO seat.

• Own the function. Lead the transition of accounting and finance from outsourced providers to an in-house operation, including knowledge transfer, process documentation, and vendor wind-down.
• Run the close. Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; deliver accurate, timely financial statements and build a repeatable close calendar.
• Subscription revenue. Manage revenue recognition (ASC 606), deferred revenue, billing reconciliation, and SaaS/subscription metrics (MRR/ARR, churn, retention, CAC, LTV).
• Reporting. Produce monthly financial packages and KPI reporting for management, ownership, and co-investors.
• Planning and cash. Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and 13-week cash flow; support pricing and investment decisions with analysis.
• Controls and compliance. Design internal controls, own the chart of accounts, and coordinate tax filings, audits/reviews, and sales tax compliance.
• Systems. Optimize Quick Books Online and the surrounding finance tech stack (billing, payroll, AP, expense management) as the business scales.
• Build for growth. Lay the foundation for a scalable finance team and step into broader strategic finance responsibilities over time.

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of the month-end close
• CPA strongly preferred
• Experience with subscription, SaaS, or recurring‑revenue business models and ASC 606
• Advanced proficiency in Quick Books Online and Excel
• Experience in a lean, growth‑stage, or private‑equity‑backed environment
• Track record of building processes and controls from the ground up, ideally including an outsourced‑to‑in‑house transition
• Strong communicator who can present financials to ownership and translate numbers into decisions
• Self‑directed and accountable; thrives in a fully remote setting

• Own the finance function outright, not a slice of it
• Clear runway to grow into the CFO role as the company scales
• Direct exposure to ownership and long‑term‑minded capital partners
• Fully remote with competitive base and bonus

• Initial interview with Flying Horse Capital
• Three‑round interview process with the company and ownership group
• Skills assessments for candidates selected to advance