Assistant Outsourced Controller

At System Six, we're building one of the best places to work in cloud-accounting—a place where our team members are the most important part of our business and where they consistently experience joy, flexibility, and professional growth. We are a fast-growing, modern, 100% remote organization delivering full-cycle accounting, tax, and other professional services to hundreds of clients nationwide. 

We are actively seeking our next multi-client Assistant Controller for our Enterprise Accounting Delivery team, a seasoned accounting leader who serves as the outsourced finance lead for a portfolio of high-growth, investor-backed US businesses — owning financial reporting, compliance, audits, and accounting operations while leading and developing a team of accounting professionals.

This position is available for individuals based in India seeking 40 hours of work per week, allowing you to balance other important parts of your life with an exciting, fulfilling career. Our talented team loves System Six and we can’t wait to show you how that energy permeates throughout our organization. 

So what are we looking for in an ideal candidate?

• Minimum 10 years of overall accounting and finance experience with at least 3 years in a Controller role at a US-based public accounting firm
• Demonstrated experience supporting investor-backed (VC/PE) or high-growth businesses with > $5 Million annual revenue.
• Deep technical proficiency across US GAAP, financial reporting standards, and US compliance including payroll, sales & use tax, property tax, and business licenses. Hands-on experience in NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, Advanced Excel, Bill, Ramp, Gusto, and ADP (Karbon is a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and onboardings concurrently without compromising quality — experience in a multi-client outsourced or CAS environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing a team of accounting professionals, with the ability to delegate, review work, and hold team members accountable to deadlines and quality standards.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for founders, CFOs, and investors.
• Humility and openness to coaching and critique; always seeking to improve.
• Keen attention to detail and an obsession with accuracy, integrity, and dependability in all work.
• Joy and a positive attitude in all communications, internally and externally.

What does the day to day look like for this role?

• You’ll serve as the outsourced Controller for a portfolio of US-based clients — communicating proactively, participating in calls and meetings, and ensuring every interaction reflects our high standards for service and responsiveness.
• You’ll onboard new clients alongside a US-based Controller, building out the accounting processes, systems, and procedures that set each relationship up for long-term success. You’ll lead special projects including system migrations, M&A preparation, budget development, chart of accounts redesigns, and other strategic financial initiatives.
• You’ll prepare and review timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and management reports, providing strategic financial guidance to clients around growth, investor reporting, and compliance.
• You’ll lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals — delegating daily tasks, reviewing and approving work products for accuracy and quality, and coordinating workload across multiple client engagements.
• Your work and your team’s work will be cleanly organized in Karbon, our practice management system — a critical tool that sets everyone up for success managing work across multiple clients.
• Overall your work will be 70% client-focused and 30% team-focused

Importantly, here’s what’s in it for you:

• A joyful work environment where employees and culture are paramount. We understand that we are all humans and we want your success in your professional life to enhance your personal life.
• A 100% remote environment. We’ve been remote for 10+ years and are set up for you to succeed remotely while working with flexibility.
• A leadership role with direct impact on high-growth, investor-backed companies across a diverse portfolio of US clients and industries.
• Growth opportunities. We are a fast growing company on a multi-decade journey of evolution. We relish promoting from within, and will support you in your efforts to grow with System Six.
• Competitive compensation. The minimum starting salary for this position is 2,200,000 CTC annually.

This is a full-time, work from home position employed by our India-based entity. This role requires full availability from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time or 9:00AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time to effectively collaborate with US-based clients and internal teams.

Excited to apply? Here’s how!

Apply online via the link and let us know our favorite color is orange.

This role does not qualify for the CPA experience requirement involving the substantial use of skills that are relevant to CPA licensing.

At System Six, we truly believe in the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and we understand the importance of family and personal commitments. Our accounting positions track our time by client and type of work. Like most accounting roles, it’s common for weekly hours to fluctuate slightly (+/- 3-5 hours) due to varying client demands from week to week.

System Six is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage all backgrounds to apply, and prohibit discrimination of any kind based on any and all protected classes.