Controller - Outsourced Accounting Firm

About Us

Rought \& Accounting, LLC is a growing accounting firm serving clients across the U.S., with a strong focus on construction and service\-based businesses. We deliver monthly bookkeeping/accounting, payroll support, and tax\-ready financials. We’re building scalable processes and want a strong accounting leader to help elevate quality, consistency, and team development.

Role Summary

We’re hiring a Controller\-level professional to oversee higher\-level client accounting work, review deliverables, strengthen internal processes, and onboard new clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of technical accounting, client\-facing problem solving, and mentoring.

Pay Range

· $30–$35 per hour

What You’ll Do

· Review monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations prepared by staff for accuracy and completeness

· Ensure timely delivery of monthly close and client financial statements

· Manage and improve month\-end close checklists, workflows, and documentation standards

· Troubleshoot complex accounting issues (reclasses, cleanup/catch\-up, balance sheet integrity)

· Provide coaching and technical guidance to bookkeeping/accounting team members

· Support client onboarding and process improvements (chart of accounts, QBO setup, workflows)

· Assist with job costing and construction accounting workflows (as applicable)

· Partner with the owner on capacity planning, quality control, and scaling the CAS function

· Be client\-facing as needed: communicate with clients to resolve questions, obtain missing information, and explain financial items in a clear, professional way

· Some work is more hands on with A/P, A/R, payroll, etc.

What We’re Looking For

· Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field)

· 5\+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting, industry, or CAS)

· Experience in a senior accountant, accounting manager, assistant controller, or controller capacity

· Strong understanding of GAAP fundamentals and practical small business accounting

· Strong QuickBooks Online experience (reviewing, troubleshooting, and cleanup)

· Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client priorities in a fast\-paced environment

· Comfortable being client\-facing via email/Zoom and representing the firm professionally

· Clear, professional communication and a service mindset

· High integrity and comfort handling confidential financial data

Nice to Have

· Construction accounting and job costing experience

· Non\-profit and grant reporting experience

· Payroll accounting exposure and multi\-state considerations

· Experience creating SOPs, checklists, and scalable processes

· Tax readiness mindset (supporting clean books for tax prep)

Schedule \& Work Setup

· Primarily remote

· Weekly schedule ranges from 25 to 40 hours depending on the week.

· Flexible schedule (we care about meeting deadlines and communicating clearly)

How Success Will Be Measured

· On\-time, accurate monthly closes and reconciliations

· Reduction in rework and cleanup issues

· Improved consistency of workpapers/documentation

· Team confidence and capability growth

· Positive client feedback and smooth onboarding

Pay: $30\.00 \- $35\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Experience:

• QuickBooks Online: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reno, NV 89503