Controller​/Accounting Specialist

Overview

Client Controller Job Position:
Specialized in Interior Design

Full Time | Remote | Women-Owned | Growth-Oriented | Firm based in Dahlonega, GA 30533

We aren't your typical "tax-and-trace" accounting firm. We are a specialized, women-owned accounting powerhouse dedicated to the interior design industry and creative entrepreneurs nationwide. We speak the language of aesthetics, but we live in the world of precise margins.
We are looking for a tenacious, detail-obsessed Controller who thrives in the intersection of design and data. You aren't just moving numbers; you are protecting the profitability of some of the country’s most talented visionaries.

You are someone who doesn't just "do" books—you prepare and review them for accuracy and optimization. You understand that creative businesses have unique workflows, and you aren't afraid of the heavy lifting required to keep them streamlined.

Business by the Book provides full-charge bookkeeping services for clients across the country.

• Understanding and assisting clients with growth strategies
• Preparation and review of the client’s monthly financial statements
• Proactively provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on knowledge gained relative to our client’s operations, processes, and business objectives via monthly and quarterly client meetings
• Training of personnel in general business areas, new developments, and analytical approaches and techniques
• Work and meet with team members to build relationships and provide superior client service

This is a unique opportunity for someone with 5+ years of progressive public accounting firm experience seeking to become a strategic business advisor and team-member mentor at an entrepreneurial financial services firm.

• Design-Specific Software: High proficiency in Houzz Pro
  , Design Files
  , and Double is highly preferred.
• General Accounting: Expert-level mastery of Quick Books Online
• Industry Knowledge: Experience managing inventory, procurement, and multi-state sales tax for designers.

• Exhibits time management and organization skills
• Develops an entrepreneurial approach to client service and good working relationships with client personnel
• Builds new and existing client relationships and demonstrates basic knowledge of clients’ businesses
• Develops means of communication to clients and persons responsible for maintaining relationships with clients
• Accepts volunteer positions in community organizations
• Understands firm ethics and demonstrates them consistently

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related program required
• 5+ years of experience in a public accounting or consulting firm
• Strong technology skills using Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, Chat, etc.)
• Team leader who enjoys working with a team and mentoring staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills
• Integrity within a professional environment and a dedication to teamwork
• Ability to multitask and to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience working in a paperless environment strongly preferred
• Team player with a positive - ‘can do’ approach

Our clients  success depends on a clean year-end. To ensure we provide elite service, we have a strictly defined busy season from December through February. If you’re looking for a quiet winter, this isn’t the role for you. We are looking for team members who aren’t afraid of hard work and are ready to lock in for the next three months to ensure our clients start their year on a perfect footing.

BBTB provides team members with the opportunity to be professionally challenged and to have year-round time to be personally involved with family and friends. Our team works 100% remotely.

Compensation is composed of base pay and quarterly bonus opportunities. Other benefits of working with BBTB are a 401(k) with a non-discretionary match, 2 weeks of PTO, 5 sick days, 12 paid holidays, QSEHRA reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement, a remote work environment, and collaborating with an awesome team.

If interested in applying for this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and salary history to Morgan Boudreaux at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). sure to reference the position in the subject section of the email.