About MAVI
MAVI is an AI-powered finance and accounting talent platform that connects exceptional global professionals with high-growth US companies.
Built by leaders with experience at Lyft, Ramp, and SoftBank, MAVI goes beyond traditional recruiting. We build long-term partnerships between talented accounting professionals and companies transforming the future of finance.
As a professional placed through MAVI, you receive support throughout the entire journey from role alignment and interview preparation to onboarding, integration, and long-term career growth.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, close management, controls, and compliance for US-based companies.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can operate at both a strategic and detailed level. You will be responsible for the integrity of financial reporting while improving accounting processes, managing stakeholders, supporting audits, and guiding accounting teams.
You will work closely with US-based finance leaders and ensure that financial information is accurate, timely, compliant, and decision-ready.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations across the general ledger, AP, AR, reconciliations, and close
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial statements
- Ensure financial reporting is accurate and compliant with US GAAP
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports
- Establish and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and close procedures
- Monitor balance sheet integrity and ensure outstanding issues are resolved
- Coordinate audits and manage relationships with external auditors
- Support tax, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements
- Oversee multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions where applicable
- Build scalable accounting processes to support business growth
- Lead accounting system implementations, migrations, and automation initiatives
- Develop SOPs, accounting policies, and reporting standards
- Review, mentor, and support accounting team members
- Communicate financial risks, accounting issues, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Partner with leadership on accounting implications of business decisions
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities when required
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience operating as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Director, or senior Accounting Manager
- Strong end-to-end knowledge of accounting operations and financial reporting
- Deep understanding of US GAAP
- Experience working with US-based companies, clients, or finance leaders
- Proven ownership of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Strong financial statement preparation and review experience
- Experience managing audits and working with external auditors
- Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting policies
- Experience managing or reviewing the work of accounting teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly
- Strong judgment, ownership, and attention to financial accuracy
- Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- Experience with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Oracle, SAP, or similar ERPs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations
- Experience with ERP implementations, migrations, or finance transformation initiatives
- Experience supporting board, lender, or management reporting
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or FP&A collaboration
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or equivalent accounting certification is strongly preferred
Who Will Thrive in This Role
You are a hands-on accounting leader who takes complete ownership of financial accuracy.
You are comfortable moving between detailed accounting work and broader financial reporting. You identify risks early, improve processes, hold teams accountable, and communicate confidently with senior stakeholders.
You bring structure to complex environments and know how to build accounting operations that are accurate, scalable, and audit-ready.
Why Join Through MAVI
- Work remotely with experienced US-based finance leaders
- Take ownership of high-impact accounting and reporting responsibilities
- Build scalable finance processes for growing businesses
- Gain exposure to ERP transformation, controls, audits, and leadership
- Receive ongoing support throughout your placement and long-term journey
- Join a global network of senior finance and accounting professionals
