Controller (Client-Facing, Remote – Guaranteed 40 Hours per week)
About the Role Ledger Labs is hiring a Controller to take immediate ownership of a portfolio of client accounts. This role is designed for an experienced, client-facing Controller who can operate independently, make judgment calls, and reduce delivery risk from day one. This is not a training role and not a busy-season grind. It is a stable, full-time position with a predictable workload and clear expectations. What You’ll Do • Own end-to-end financial oversight for a portfolio of clients • Review monthly closes, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant financials • Serve as the primary client-facing accounting lead • Identify issues, recommend solutions, and maintain quality standards • Coordinate with bookkeeping and offshore support teams • Ensure deadlines, accuracy, and client communication are met What You Won’t Do • Work more than ~40 hours per week • Be on call at all hours • Clean up disorganized books without support • Get buried in repetitive busywork Experience & Profile • Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience • Prior public accounting experience • Strong GAAP knowledge and review experience • Confident communicating directly with clients • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment • Based in EST or CST Compensation & Structure • $45-$50 per hour, paid bi-weekly • Guaranteed 40 hours per week • Remote • 1099 position to start, within 6 to 12 months of initial hire, the candidate will be eligible for evaluation for W-2 position • No benefits to start (offset by flexibility, stability, and capped workload) Who Thrives Here • Controllers who want ownership without burnout • Professionals who value clarity, autonomy, and predictability • People who want to focus on quality and delivery, not chaos www.TheLedgerLabs.com Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Work from home Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job