Controller (Operator-First)

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

B Consulting partners with high-growth venture-backed startups to build and run their finance and accounting functions. We dont just close books - we help founders build infrastructure make decisions and scale intelligently.

Were 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 companiesincluding accounting payroll and benefitsand is comfortable stepping into messy fast-moving environments to bring clarity and structure.

What Youll Do

Youll 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 Youve 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 Were 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 havent 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

Required Experience:

Senior Manager