US_ Controller | 100% Remote – Full-Time or Part-Time|

This is a remote position.

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level with a fast-growing, innovative company?


BooksTime is looking for experienced Controllers who are excited about leadership, technology, process improvement, and building strong client relationships. This is an opportunity to work directly with business owners, solve complex accounting challenges, mentor bookkeeping teams, and help shape the future of modern accounting services.


BooksTime is proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. We're building a modern, technology-forward accounting company that embraces automation and innovation - alongside trusted partner relationships with our clients - to create better experiences for both clients and team members.


If you’re looking for meaningful work, career growth, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing organization, we’d love to hear from you.


Why Join BooksTime?

Growth Opportunities


As a rapidly growing company, we’re committed to promoting from within and creating leadership opportunities for team members who want to grow their careers.


High-Impact Work


You’ll work directly with business owners and leadership teams to help improve financial visibility, accounting operations, and business decision-making.


Modern Accounting Environment


We embrace technology, automation, process improvement, and AI-enabled tools to continuously improve the way we serve clients and support our teams.


Variety & Continuous Learning


Our clients span multiple industries, systems, and business models, providing constant opportunities to learn, grow, and solve new challenges.


Flexible Remote Culture


We believe flexibility and accountability can coexist. Our remote-first culture is built on trust, communication, collaboration, and ownership.




Benefits

Benefits include:

  • 100% remote
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Schedules are flexible outside recurring collaboration windows with our international team. Team collaboration hours generally occur several mornings per week around 9:00–11:00 a.m. ET
  • Leadership and growth opportunities available as the company continues to expand
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
  • Simple IRA with employer matching after 2 years
  • PTO for eligible employees
Pay:
  • $27-$48 per hour, based on experience, skills, and work location. Final offer determined during the interview process.

BooksTime is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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