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Role Description

This Controller role focuses on improving an existing finance operation — not building from scratch. You will enhance controls, cash discipline, reporting quality, and operational efficiency across a multi-entity environment, with a clear path toward CFO responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize AR, AP, Payroll, and Accounting Operations:
  • Streamline processes to ensure smooth, efficient operations across multiple entities.
• Strengthen Internal Controls and Cash Governance:
  • Implement stronger financial controls, improve approval workflows, and enforce segregation of duties to maintain integrity.
• Oversee Month-End Close and Multi-Entity Reporting:
  • Manage and refine the month-end close cycle, including reconciliations and allocations across multiple business units, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with Business Leaders, FP&A, COO, and CFO:
  • Collaborate with leadership to provide insights and financial clarity, supporting decision-making across various units.
• Lead and Develop Finance Operations Team:
  • Manage a lean, high-performance team responsible for AR, AP, payroll, and accounting. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Russian & English: Strong communication skills in both languages.
• In-Depth Knowledge of US GAAP: Expertise in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles specific to the US market.
• 7+ Years in Controllership / Finance Operations: Proven experience in progressively responsible roles within finance, particularly in multi-entity organizations.
• Experience Working in the US: Practical experience in a US-based financial environment.
• Experience in Multi-Entity, $10M+ Revenue Organizations: Experience handling complex financial operations in large-scale organizations.
• Service-Based or Operations-Heavy Business Background: Previous work in service-based or operations-heavy industries is preferred.

Why This Role

• Upgrade and modernize an active finance engine.
• Prepare the platform for scale and future strategic events.
• Clear CFO growth track as the company expands.