Job Overview

Our client is a rapidly growing enterprise focused on operational excellence and strategic expansion through corporate acquisitions. They are seeking a highly analytical, mid-to-senior level CPA Finance Operations Lead to oversee their core accounting functions and act as a strategic financial partner to leadership. This is a comprehensive, hands-on role where you will balance corporate accounting fundamentals—such as running the full month-end close process and managing tax compliance—with high-level corporate finance initiatives. You will take ownership of developing complex financial models, conducting deep-dive due diligence, and preparing formal business cases for potential corporate acquisitions.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 6:00 PM - 3:00 AM EST, with a 1-hour unpaid break (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Financial Controller Oversight: Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) processes to guarantee transaction accuracy and healthy cash flow.
• Month-End Close: Execute comprehensive monthly book-closing procedures and prepare complete, accurate financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• M&A Financial Modeling: Analyze target company financial data and build robust financial models to evaluate prospective acquisition opportunities.
• Due Diligence & Business Cases: Prepare rigorous investment business cases for corporate acquisitions, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, forecasting, and intensive financial due diligence.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare, verify, and file state and local sales tax returns across all applicable multi-state jurisdictions.
• Data & Systems Hygiene: Maintain the absolute integrity of financial records across all accounting software systems and scale financial architectures as the company grows.
• Strategic Advisory: Support the executive leadership team with corporate financial planning, rolling forecasts, and ad hoc strategic projects to drive business decisions.

Requirements

• Professional Credentials: Active CPA designation (Certified Public Accountant) or an equivalent, recognized charter is strictly required.
• Core Accounting Experience: Mid-to-senior level experience directing corporate accounting, auditing, or corporate finance departments.
• Technical Software Mastery: High level of proficiency operating QuickBooks and the Google Workspace ecosystem.
• Strategic Finance Skillset: Demonstrated experience in multi-jurisdictional financial reporting, advanced forecasting, and target company financial analysis.
• M&A Foundations: A strong, proven understanding of corporate acquisition evaluations, valuation modeling, and accounting due diligence workflows.
• Communication & Autonomy: Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with a proven ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High level of organization with advanced analytical problem-solving and forensic accounting capabilities.
• Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, growth-oriented corporate acquisition environment.
• Reliable high-speed internet infrastructure and a secure, private home office setup appropriate for handling highly confidential corporate financial data.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.