Controller- Part Time- Boston Area

THE MISSION

The MISSION for this role is to take responsibility for the financials of a growing agency and perform necessary financial duties of the business while building capacity, processes and systems for growth. To serve as a financial advisor to the President, Leadership and Ownership for Ember, LLC (the event agency) and the startup event venue Ember Escapes, LLC.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity
• Perform all bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations
• Oversee and manage the financial close process

• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts
• Monitor liquidity and overall financial health
• Provide recommendations to ownership on financial decisions

• Oversee AP/AR processes with partnership of external Bookeeping (PEAK)
• Establish controls and approval workflows
• Drive collections strategy and monitor AR exposure

• Review and validate payroll with PEAK (external bookkeeping)
• Ensure proper job costing allocation and compliance
• Maintain payroll accuracy and reporting

• Ensure compliance with all tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements
• Oversee prevailing wage financial compliance
• Maintain internal controls to reduce risk and errors

• Nimble in support to project producers through project process including reconcilliation
• Build and lead training of team to improve risk management and financial precision
• Evaluate and optimize systems to improve efficiency

• Manage relationships with CPA, Bookeeping firm, banks, and payroll firm
• Provide financial documentation for audits and financing

• 25 hours/week with room to grow
• Remote position - 1x month in Newburyport, MA office / 3 in‑person company events per year
• Salary range depends on experience and proven performance in roles
• $45,000 + Company Performance Bonus Pool
• Must have Quick Books Online and Accounting experience

• Annual Salary
• 1 week PTO, increasing after 2 years
• 401(k)
• Health and Dental
• Life Insurance
• Company profit share based on performance
• Remote Work
• Travel Stipend
• Professional Development Stipend