Accounts Payable Controller

READ THIS FIRST: VIDEO REQUIRED

This is an advanced role. We are only considering applicants with controller-level experience. Applications without a video will be rejected automatically.

Your application must include a 3–5 minute video (Loom, Google Drive, or YouTube unlisted link) in which you:

Introduce yourself and describe your controller-level experience: company types, team size, and your level of responsibility
Walk through how you have managed a full AP process from bill intake to payment
Explain an AP control or workflow you designed or improved, and the result
List the accounting and AP systems you have used (QuickBooks Online, ---------- , Xero, NetSuite, etc.)

Begin your written application with the words “AP CONTROLLER” so we know you read the full post.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of accounts payable and provide controller-level support to a growing U.S. business. You will assess the current setup, build a clear transition plan, and then run AP day to day with strong controls and clear reporting. Our internal team keeps final payment authorization and handles partner financial reporting, loans, insurance, and broader cash-flow tracking.

Responsibilities

Transition & Implementation

• Review existing AP processes, reporting, controls, systems, and team responsibilities to identify gaps and risks
• Build a transition roadmap covering ownership, approval authority, handoffs, training needs, and a prioritized list of efficiency improvements
• Set onboarding, kickoff, and go-live dates together with our team

AP Management

• Own bill intake, tracking, vendor follow-up, due dates, and payment schedules
• Execute authorized payments daily, weekly, or biweekly based on urgency
• Prepare payment recommendations, coordinate cash availability, and process payments once the client approves them
• Document AP SOPs and workflows

Controller Visibility & Communication

• Deliver regular AP reviews covering payables aging, upcoming payments, funding needs, and available cash
• Join a weekly call with our internal team to review priorities, issues, and next steps
• Reply to email within 24–48 hours

Requirements

• Proven controller-level experience. AP clerk or bookkeeping-only backgrounds will not be considered.
• Strong command of AP controls, approval workflows, and cash management
• Experience writing SOPs and leading process transitions
• Proficiency with QBO and ----------
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Reliable internet, a computer, and a quiet workspace
• Availability for a weekly call during U.S. Eastern business hours
• High standards for confidentiality and accuracy

How to Apply

1. Start your application with “AP CONTROLLER”
2. Include your video link (required)
3. Attach your resume
4. Briefly describe your availability and your earliest start date

Incomplete applications and applications without a video will not be reviewed.