Job Details

Howard Enterprise is a fast-scaling organization operating across multiple verticals — including media, events, education, digital products, and partnerships. We're looking for a Financial Controller who will serve as the backbone of our internal financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and data-driven decision-making as we scale toward $100M+.

This role is ideal for a financially sharp operator who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments. You'll build and refine financial systems, manage accounting processes, and deliver the insights that empower our leadership to make confident, growth-oriented decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Reporting

● Prepare and manage monthly financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements.

● Oversee month-end and year-end close processes with precision and timeliness.

● Maintain the general ledger, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.

● Manage A/P and A/R, including approvals, coding, and payment schedules.

● Oversee contractor invoicing and 1099 processing for compliance and accuracy.

● Partner with the CFO and external CPA firm on tax preparation and compliance.

Financial Operations & Systems

● Oversee payroll operations in collaboration with HR and Operations.

● Perform variance analysis and provide insight into month-over-month and year-over-year performance.

● Implement and continuously improve financial controls, processes, and systems.

● Evaluate and optimize account structures and cost centers across business units.

● Manage vendor, banking, and software relationships.

Data, Forecasting & Strategic Insights

● Lead company-wide financial forecasting across all business verticals.

● Consolidate and analyze financial and operational data to support scaling strategies.

● Conduct trend and variance analyses to identify risks, inefficiencies, and profit opportunities.

● Support the CFO in preparing board-level reports and dashboards.

● Collaborate with Strategy and Operations teams to connect financial metrics to key business KPIs.

Requirements

● Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).

● 5–10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, ideally within media, digital education, or service-based companies.

● Proven track record managing multi-entity or multi-vertical accounting.

● Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and monthly close processes.

● Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas) and financial platforms like QuickBooks or NetSuite.

● Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

● Experience with contractor-heavy teams (1099s) and diversified revenue streams (courses, partnerships, events, etc.).

● CPA designation preferred but not required.

Benefits

● Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 (DOE)

● Bonuses: Based on accuracy, speed of close, and forecasting precision.

● Career Path: Opportunity to advance into Director of Finance or VP of Finance as the company scales.

● Remote Work: Office, Internet, and Computer setup for full-time capabilities.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

You're more than a bookkeeper — you're a builder. You anticipate needs, create systems before they're urgent, and bring both precision and adaptability to every challenge.

You'll thrive in this role if you:
✅ Build processes before they're needed.
✅ Thrive in environments where pace and precision both matter.
✅ Combine structure with strategic curiosity.
✅ Operate with integrity, accountability, and excellence.
✅ Love translating numbers into clarity and action.

How to Apply

If you're a confident, forward-thinking professional who thrives on making big things happen, and you love supporting a fast-moving entrepreneur with bold goals, we want to meet you!

Apply today and include a brief note about why this role feels like the perfect fit for you.

We also ask that all applicants complete the Assessment at the link below before moving forward in the hiring process:

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