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Remote accounting manager / controller jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like SaaS, e-commerce, professional services, and financial technology, where distributed finance teams have made remote oversight the norm. Companies hiring remotely right now include Jobot, Wipfli, and BSBK. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you a seasoned financial professional with a passion for numbers and a flair for restaurant accounting? We're on the lookout for an experienced Controller to join our dynamic team, a leading outsourced bookkeeping firm specializing in restaurant accounting.
About Us:
We pride ourselves on delivering top-notch financial solutions to our clients in the restaurant industry. As a trusted partner, we are dedicated to helping restaurants thrive by providing expert bookkeeping services tailored to their unique needs.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of financial management, accounting, and reporting for our restaurant clients.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and accounting standards.
- Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their financial goals and provide strategic insights.
- Lead a team of skilled accounting professionals in delivering exceptional service.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Controller, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality sector.
- Strong understanding of restaurant accounting principles and best practices.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Restaurant365).
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote accounting manager / controller jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with five or more years of progressive accounting experience
- CPA certification required or strongly preferred by most mid-size and enterprise employers
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for multiple entities
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls frameworks
- Experience leading and developing a small accounting team of two to ten staff
Tips for Your Remote Accounting Manager / Controller Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote accounting manager / controller openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your cloud accounting system depth
Remote employers screen for fluency in NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms before the interview stage. List the specific modules you own, such as consolidations, multi-entity management, or revenue recognition, so your fit is clear upfront.
Document your close process in writing
Remote hiring managers cannot watch you work, so your ability to describe your monthly close workflow, reconciliation approach, and variance review process in a written format signals the async communication skills remote teams depend on.
Prepare for async financial review exercises
Many remote accounting manager and controller interviews include a take-home exercise, such as reviewing a trial balance, identifying mispostings, or commenting on a P and L. Practicing written financial analysis keeps you sharp for this common remote screening format.
Remote Accounting Manager / Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote accounting manager / controller job?
Remote accounting manager and controller roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-directed ownership of the close cycle, clear written communication for async collaboration, and comfort with cloud-based accounting systems like NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, or Sage Intacct. Remote-first software companies and private equity-backed businesses are the most active remote hiring segments. Candidates who document their monthly close process, show clean reconciliation records, and can communicate variance analysis in writing consistently edge out peers.
Which companies hire remote accounting manager / controllers?
Employers currently hiring remote accounting manager / controllers include Jobot, Wipfli, and BSBK, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, venture-backed startups, and professional services firms with distributed teams are the most consistent sources of these openings.
Can you get a remote accounting manager / controller job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry into this role is harder because you are expected to manage the close and resolve issues independently from day one. Smaller remote-first companies and startups are more likely to hire candidates stepping up from senior staff accountant roles. Showing a clean record of owning a full close cycle, reconciling complex accounts, and writing clear variance commentary can substitute for a formal manager title.
Do you need a degree for remote accounting manager / controller jobs?
Usually, but a CPA license or demonstrated ownership of a full accounting cycle often carries more weight than the degree itself with remote employers. Many remote companies prioritize hands-on results, such as reducing close time, cleaning up the chart of accounts, or building out reporting packages, over the specific institution on a resume. An active CPA or CMA credential is the most reliable way to offset a non-traditional educational background.
Which industries hire the most remote accounting manager / controllers?
The sectors hiring the most remote accounting manager / controllers are Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely heavily on distributed finance teams where a centralized physical office is not required to manage the accounting function.
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