Controller / Light CFO

Remote | Full-Time About Dark Horse CPAs Dark Horse CPAs is a top 200 and rapidly growing accounting firm providing tax, accounting, and advisory services to individuals and businesses nationwide. We pride ourselves on being innovative, entrepreneurial, and people-first — giving our Principals, Accelerators, and team members the support and freedom to thrive while delivering exceptional results for clients. About the Role We are seeking a Controller / Light CFO to join our team. This full-time, remote position offers flexibility across time zones and will play a central role in strengthening our financial infrastructure, improving forecasting and reporting, and enabling leadership to make informed, timely decisions. The ideal candidate brings both strategic finance expertise and hands-on accounting skills — someone who can bridge high-level planning with day-to-day operational execution. This is a critical hire that will help Dark Horse mature its finance function while supporting future growth. Reports to: Senior Leadership Firm size: ~150 employees | Top 200 U.S. accounting firm and growing Key Responsibilities • Own the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning process. • Establish and maintain internal controls, spend management, and vendor contract tracking. • Manage intercompany accounting with related entities and ensure timely reimbursements. • Prepare financial statements and lead the year-end review process. • Drive cash flow analysis, revenue projections, and scenario modeling. • Partner with leadership to evaluate new hires, investments, and other major decisions. • Provide coaching and guidance to finance team members. • Ensure timely payments, accurate coding, and centralized vendor management. • Lead financial system transitions (bank transitions, IES/Intuit integration, etc.). • Deliver consistent, timely reporting that empowers leadership to act with confidence. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Accurate and timely monthly financial statements. • Reliable revenue and expense forecasts updated on a rolling basis. • Improved intercompany accuracy across related entities. • Reduction in leadership time spent on financial problem-solving. • Documented and repeatable financial processes established. Qualifications • 7+ years in finance or accounting leadership roles (Controller, Director of Finance, CFO). • Strong background in accounting, FP&A, and internal controls. • CPA or relevant finance designation preferred. • Experience with professional services or multi-entity environments a plus. • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop finance teams. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. Compensation & Benefits • Salary range: $160,000–$185,000, depending on qualifications. • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. • 401(k) with company match. • Unlimited PTO. • Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong growth opportunities. Application Instructions To ensure we review only serious and qualified applicants, please upload a single PDF that includes both your resume and cover letter. LinkedIn Easy Apply only allows one file upload, so combining them into one document is required. Applications that do not include a cover letter within the uploaded PDF will not be reviewed. • Apply tot his job