Role Overview
The Controller / Director of Accounting owns the financial operations of Respage end to end. This is a hands-on, individual contributor & leadership role responsible for the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of all accounting functions at a ~$10M ARR bootstrapped SaaS company. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker who can both run the numbers and improve the processes behind them, with the ability to supervise and develop a small team. This position is remote, but you must be located in PA, NJ or DE.
What You Will Own
Financial Operations & Reporting
Own the monthly close process including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
Prepare accurate and timely P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports for leadership and board stakeholders
Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, including collections on aging accounts
Maintain compliance with tax filings, sales tax, and regulatory requirements
Systems & Process Improvement
Lead QBO automation initiatives including bank feed matching, payment link workflows, and invoice reconciliation to reduce manual posting
Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in billing and collections processes
Build and document scalable accounting processes that can withstand growth and personnel transitions
Serve as the internal owner of financial systems including QuickBooks Online, billing platforms, and related integrations
Billing & Revenue
Manage consolidated and individual client billing cycles, including monthly invoicing across a large property portfolio
Oversee payment reconciliation and coordinate with client-facing teams on billing discrepancies
Planning & Analysis
Support budget preparation and variance analysis
Deliver financial reporting that enables sound decision-making by the CEO, Chief of Staff, and board
Work closely with the Fractional CFO on forecasting, cash management, and strategic financial planning
Team Supervision
Supervise and develop a small team
Provide training, day-to-day guidance, and process documentation to ensure operational continuity
Build redundancy into key finance functions so institutional knowledge is not siloed
What We Are Looking For
5+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally in a small to medium company or SaaS environment
Hands-on QBO expertise preferred; experience with automation and integrations strongly preferred
Strong process orientation -you see inefficiency and fix it
Comfortable operating independently with high ownership and low bureaucracy
Experience managing or mentoring at least one direct report
CPA preferred but not required
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger financial picture
Clear, direct communicator with leadership and cross-functional teams
Why You’ll Love It Here
Join an award-winning team that’s reshaping the future of multifamily operations. Respage offers a fast-paced, fully remote environment that fosters career growth and advancement. We’ve been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Philadelphia and the multifamily industry, with six appearances on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
Base salary
Generous PTO
Comprehensive healthcare
401(k) with a generous match
This is your opportunity to make a real impact with us.