💼 Financial Controller / Senior Bookkeeper (Multi-Company Portfolio)
Location : Remote (Outside U.S.)
Compensation : Competitive (ScaleSource benchmarked, based on experience)
Schedule : Full-Time (40+ hrs / week)
Reports to : Founder / Leadership Team
Systems : QuickBooks Online (QBO), EOS Scorecards, CPA coordination
🧭 About the Role
This is not a single-company bookkeeper role.
We are hiring a Financial Controller to own the financial health, accuracy, compliance, and reporting across a diverse, multi-entity portfolio that includes :
- Professional services (EOS Implementer)
- Real estate holdings
- Franchise retail & service businesses
- Manufacturing (food & beverage)
- Staffing (nearshore / offshore)
- Regulated alcohol production
You will be the financial backbone of the organization — ensuring clean books, proactive cash flow management, airtight compliance, and clear financial insights that leadership can trust.
This role requires precision, ownership, and comfort operating at scale across multiple businesses simultaneously.
🧾 Portfolio Companies You Will Support
SemperSmart – Professional EOS Implementer businessSemperSmart Holdings – Real estate & rental portfolioSuperior Fence & Rail Arkansas – 2 franchise locationsSignarama Destin – Sign & graphics businessScaleSource – Nearshore / offshore staffing companyOther Companies added to the portfolio🔁 Ongoing Responsibilities (Weekly / Monthly)
1️⃣ Weekly Reconciliation (QBO)
Reconcile all accounts weekly across all entitiesMaintain clean, audit-ready booksResolve discrepancies quickly and thoroughly2️⃣ Accounts Payable (AP)
Ensure accurate vendor bill entry and categorizationReconcile AP balances and manage payment schedulingCoordinate with internal teams where required3️⃣ Accounts Receivable (AR) & Invoicing
Generate and issue invoices as neededActively track collections and agingProvide weekly AR aging reports with action items4️⃣ Sales Tax & Compliance
File and remit sales tax (AR & FL)Track exemptions, taxable revenue, and documentationMaintain audit-ready compliance records5️⃣ Cash Flow Forecasting
Bi-weekly cash flow forecasts per entityIdentify risks, surpluses, and timing gapsPartner with leadership on cash decisions6️⃣ Budget vs. Actual Reporting
Monthly variance analysis per businessFlag overspend, margin erosion, or anomaliesRecommend cost controls or reinvestments7️⃣ Regulatory Filings
Franchise taxes, Secretary of State filingsBusiness licenses and renewalsIndustry-specific compliance (including alcohol manufacturing)8️⃣ EOS Scorecards & L10 Support
Prepare financial scorecards (2–3 KPIs per business)Support weekly Level 10 meetingsAnswer leadership questions clearly and confidently9️⃣ CPA Coordination
Monthly review meetings with CPAPrepare clean documentation for tax filingsReduce year-end fire drills through proactive prep🔟 Financial Analysis & Planning
Support growth initiatives and expansion analysisAssist with investment decisions and feasibility modeling📆 2026 Scheduled Outcomes (Summary)
Q1 : Close 2025 books, tax prep, standardized dashboardsQ2 : Internal audit, automation improvements, cost optimizationQ3 : Mid-year review, forecasting upgrades, system evaluationsQ4 : Year-end readiness, AR cleanup, 2027 strategy planning🎯 Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
5+ years experience as a Controller or Senior BookkeeperAdvanced QuickBooks Online expertise (multi-entity)Experience managing AP, AR, sales tax, and complianceComfortable supporting multiple businesses simultaneouslyStrong Excel / Google Sheets skillsClear written & verbal English communication🎓 Certification Requirement
CPA Certified OR CPA-Eligible (meets requirements to sit for the CPA exam under NASBA International Exam guidelines)
👉 Reference : https : / / nasba.org / internationalexam /