Controller (Operator-First) - High-Growth Startups

Controller (Operator-First) - High-Growth Startups | 100% Remote

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

B Consulting partners with high-growth, venture-backed startups to build and run their finance and accounting functions. We don’t just close books - we help founders build infrastructure, make decisions, and scale intelligently.

We’re looking for a Controller who operates like an owner, not just an accountant.

This role is for someone who has personally built and run finance functions inside growing companies—including accounting, payroll, and benefits—and is comfortable stepping into messy, fast-moving environments to bring clarity and structure.

What You’ll Do

You’ll serve as the day-to-day finance lead for multiple startup clients, working directly with founders and operators.

Own the monthly close and deliver accurate, decision-ready financials
Translate financial results into clear insights for founders
Build and improve processes, systems, and controls as companies scale
Manage and mentor a team (onshore + offshore) to execute day-to-day accounting
Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax partners, and external stakeholders

Critically Important - You will personally own or have owned:

Payroll and benefits administration (Gusto, Rippling, ADP, Justworks, etc.)
Building finance processes in companies without full infrastructure

What You’ve Likely Done Before

Been the Controller, Head of Finance, or #1/#2 finance hire at a startup or high-growth company
Built or cleaned up accounting and finance operations from the ground up
Worked closely with founders or operators in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
Owned both technical accounting AND operational accounting (payroll, benefits, systems)
Implemented or significantly improved systems like QuickBooks, NetSuite, Gusto, Rippling, etc.

Core Areas of Ownership

Full-cycle accounting (close, reconciliations, reporting)
AR/AP, payroll, and benefits
Inventory and COGS (for applicable clients)
Cash flow forecasting and financial modeling
GAAP compliance (ASC 606, accruals, etc.)
Tax coordination and compliance

What We’re Looking For

Strong accounting foundation (CPA a plus, not required)
Experience in startup or high-growth environments (this is critical)
Proven ability to own both accounting AND operational finance
Comfortable managing multiple clients and priorities
Systems-oriented thinker who enjoys building and improving processes
Clear communicator who can work directly with founders

This Role Is Not For

Candidates who have only worked in large, structured environments
Purely technical accountants without operational ownership
Individuals who haven’t directly managed payroll, benefits, or systems

Details

100% remote
Work with a portfolio of high-growth startups across tech, consumer, and life sciences
Opportunity to operate as a trusted advisor, not just a back-office function

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IMPORTANT: Do you understand how to reconcile payroll AND benefits? For example, if you are looking at a payroll report and an invoice from the benefit provider, can you reconcile it WITHOUT ERRORS? This is where most controller candidates don’t pass our technical assessment, so this is your chance to not apply! If that’s a strong suit of yours, then continue with the application.*

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