Controller, US

K2 Partnering Solutions is a global provider of unique end-to-end consultative solutions in the enterprise applications, AI, and cloud space. K2 Partnering Solutions is seeking a hands-on US Controller to lead and oversee all North American accounting operations while managing a small team of accounting associates. This is a highly operational, roll-up-your-sleeves role where the Controller will remain directly involved in the day-to-day accounting activities — including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger — while also providing leadership, mentorship, and oversight to the broader accounting function. Responsibilities:

• Perform and manage all accounting functions for the company’s US operations, serving as the primary hands-on accountant for the region
• Execute the full month-end and year-end close, including preparing and posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and conducting variance analysis within defined close timelines
• Prepare and distribute timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including reporting packages for senior leadership and the Group CFO
• Directly manage and review the outsourced payroll function, validating accuracy across weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll cycles and ensuring payroll-related liabilities are properly recorded
• Directly maintain the fixed asset ledger, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposal entries, in compliance with company policy and GAAP
• Manage US cash flow and day-to-day treasury activities, including bank reconciliations, cash positioning, and coordination with the global treasury team on intercompany settlements and funding needs
• Prepare audit schedules and support materials; manage all audit activity including the year-end CPA financial audit, tax compliance, workers’ compensation, and other regulatory audits, serving as the primary day-to-day contact for external auditors and tax advisors
• Directly support the Finance Director in the annual budgeting, forecasting, and business planning process for the US entity.
• Perform other duties as directed by the US Finance Director

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred, MBA a plus
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining internal controls frameworks and accounting policies; public accounting background strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Detail oriented, organized and delivers results efficiently
• Comfortable operating independently in a lean environment; able to manage and prioritize a high volume of accounting tasks without direct reports
• Highly motivated, and self driven, able to work under pressure to meet business needs within demanding timescales, in a complex hands on operational environment
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Word
• Able to effectively work independently and with team members to meet objectives; experience working with remote teams preferred
• Flexible and able to quickly adjust to a dynamic changing business environment

Preferred Skills:

• Recruitment, services, staffing or consulting business exposure preferable, but not required
• Experience with SAP (Business One or S/4HANA) a significant plus
• Self confident and a good sense of humor

Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 Location: Remote This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. K2 Partnering Solutions is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our team is dedicated to this policy with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.