Director of Finance/Controller

Location Remote,WI Description Our client, an applied technology company - generative AI, sensor technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT) = focused on solving real business problems using the best available technologies, is seeking a Director of Finance/Controller add to their team. This growing company has 50 employees and currently runs Accounting/Financials through 2 key employees ("doers"). This role will become the leader who will build/manage this team and create all infrastructure around this business function. The need is for a hands-on finance leader to establish and manage the company's financial operations and build the foundation of the company's finance function. This role pays a salary in the $120K - $150K range based on experience, includes UNLIMITED PTO, 4% match on 401K and Health, Dental and Vision BENEFITS PAID at 100%. The role is a fully remote WORK FROM HOME role that can be based at any location in the US. The key to this role is past recent and relevant experience managing day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate financial reporting, and providing practical financial insight to support business decisions. The 4 key areas of expertise needed are: Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Reporting, Cash Management, Contracts Revenue, Financial Processes Compliance and External Coordination. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working in an early-stage environment and is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally in a small organization. The incumbent will: • Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management • Oversee monthly financial close and maintain accurate financial records • Coordinate payroll and employee expense processes • Maintain financial systems and accounting software • Prepare monthly financial reports and provide financial visibility to leadership • Develop and maintain operating budgets and financial forecasts • Monitor company spending and help leadership manage operating costs • Support leadership with financial analysis and modeling for business decisions • Monitor cash flow and maintain short- and medium-term cash forecasts • Manage invoicing and collections processes • Track vendor payments and help ensure responsible financial management • Provide leadership with visibility into company financial position • Support review of customer contracts and ensure appropriate revenue tracking • Maintain processes for invoicing, revenue recognition, and project tracking • Help establish simple and scalable financial processes as the company grows • Assist leadership with pricing, margin analysis, and cost visibility • Coordinate with external accountants for tax filings and annual reporting • Maintain financial documentation and internal controls • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards • Support financial due diligence for potential business partnerships or initiatives Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree • 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial management • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting • Experience managing financial operations in a hands-on role • Ability to build simple and scalable financial processes from the ground up • Experience with Microsoft suite of tools - Outlook/Word/Excel • Experience with Quickbooks Software Preferred but NOT required • Masters Degree • CPA or equivalent accounting certification is a plus • Experience working in a startup or small-company environment