The Financial Controller will oversee the finance function of a growing international business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, cash flow management, and team leadership.
Financial Controller
๐ Description
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight across the business.
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks and review transactions across QuickBooks, Rippling Spend, and American Express.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, improve financial processes, and strengthen financial controls.
- Partner with department leaders to align spending with budgets and resolve discrepancies.
๐ ๏ธ Requirements
- 5โ10 years of experience in Financial Control, Finance Management, or Accounting.
- Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks (or a similar accounting platform).
- Proven experience with budgeting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Excellent financial analysis skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working independently.
- Experience in a residential healthcare environment, such as a rehab facility, nursing home, hospital, or assisted living facility.
- Experience working with a US-based company.
- Exposure to Rippling Spend, American Express, or similar expense management platforms.
- Professional and approachable.
- A strong communicator who can explain financial information clearly.
Full job description
We're Hiring: Financial Controller (Remote)
Are you an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys combining hands-on finance with strategic business support?
We're looking for someone who can take ownership of budgeting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and cost management while partnering with leadership to drive smarter financial decisions.
Location: Remote (South Africa)
Working Hours: 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM Tennessee Time (Central Time) with some flexibility
Salary: R 54,100โ59,000
What You'll Be Doing
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight across the business.
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.
- Review transactions across QuickBooks, Rippling Spend, and American Express.
- Prepare management reports, budget vs. actuals, and financial insights.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial processes.
- Partner with department leaders to keep spending aligned with budgets.
- Strengthen financial controls and resolve discrepancies proactively.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- 5โ10 years of experience in Financial Control, Finance Management, or Accounting.
- Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks (or a similar accounting platform).
- Proven experience with budgeting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Excellent financial analysis skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working independently.
Highly Preferred
- Experience in a residential healthcare environment, such as a rehab facility, nursing home, hospital, or assisted living facility.
- Experience working with a US-based company.
- Exposure to Rippling Spend, American Express, or similar expense management platforms.
A CA qualification is not requiredโpractical, hands-on experience is valued just as highly.
Who You Are
We're looking for someone who is:
- Professional and approachable.
- A strong communicator who can explain financial information clearly.
- Proactive and solutions-focused.
- Comfortable collaborating with both finance and operational teams.
- Organised, accountable, and driven to improve processes.
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