US Controller (South Africa)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years US accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities Strong US GAAP understanding and ability to interpret and apply standards Hands-on experience reviewing monthly close and financial statements Advanced Excel/Google Sheets Cloud-accounting fluency (QBO/Xero) Excellent written and verbal English communication Strong problem-solving and documentation discipline Ability to work US business hours CPA or CMA (or equivalent senior-level experience) Construction, nonprofit, government contracting, or project accounting experience Experience leading distributed teams

Supervise and review month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statements Ensure accuracy, documentation quality, and audit-ready workpapers Apply GAAP to increasingly complex accounting areas Research and resolve technical accounting issues; document conclusions Maintain internal controls, workflows, and checklists Train, mentor, and oversee accounting staff Delegate work and monitor timelines, quality, and utilization Provide structured performance feedback and development plans Support onboarding and serve as a technical resource to the team Participate in client meetings; present financial results and insights Manage expectations and communicate proactively on deadlines and issues Translate financials into practical business recommendations Strengthen client relationships and support year-round communication Manage workflow, schedules, and deadlines across multiple engagements Improve processes, templates, and automation in accounting systems Ensure team productivity and efficient delivery Identify risks, report on variances, and recommend corrective actions Develop budgets, cash flow oversight, and forecasts as assigned Identify opportunities to strengthen client finance operations Assist in special projects (system migrations, audits, cleanup projects)