Controller / Accounting Team Lead
ATTENTION: THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION. DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT EXPERIENCE. Note: We are hiring due to growth Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-based) Type: Full-Time Compensation: Competitive salary + Career Growth Path Company: Profitable Painter CPA PLLC – Specialists in Accounting for Painting Businesses Do you love clean books, confident clients, and leading a team that delivers excellence? Profitable Painter CPA PLLC is a fast-growing, remote-first accounting firm serving painting business owners across the U.S. We're looking for a tech-forward Controller / Accounting Team Lead who thrives on precision, communication, and leadership. In this role, you'll lead a small team of bookkeepers, review their work for accuracy, meet directly with clients to review financials, and prepare basic tax returns. We're on a mission to help painting contractors understand their numbers, scale their businesses, and save big in taxes—and we need an A.C.E. on our team. What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor a small team of bookkeepers, ensuring high-quality client delivery
- Take Ownership of and be responsible for a client portfolio of 45-60 clients (varies based on size and complexity of clients)
- Review client books each month for accuracy, completeness, and insight
- Meet with clients to walk through their books, answer questions, and ensure clarity
- Prepare basic tax returns, review tax returns for accuracy, and support tax planning initiatives
- Maintain and clean up QuickBooks Online files to keep financials accurate and actionable
- Collaborate with advisory and automation specialists to help clients scale smart
- Contribute to improving internal processes and best practices
Compensation & Benefits Hourly Rate: $39-42 per hour Guaranteed 40-hour work week (overtime available up to 48 hours) Total Compensation Package $98,000+ Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Paid Time Off 13 Paid Holidays Annual Continuing Education Support Flexible Schedule & Results-Based Culture Company Equity Opportunities What We’re Looking For At Profitable Painter CPA PLLC, we hire for values first, then skills: Our Core Values: A.C.E.
- Accountability – You take ownership and follow through
- Collaboration – You work well across teams and bring solutions, not just problems
- Excellence – You sweat the details and strive to improve every day
Your Background
- Expert-level experience in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Deep understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Strong communication skills - you make complicated topics easy to understand
- Experience leading or reviewing work from a team
- Comfortable and professional in client-facing meetings
- Experience with Drake Tax or similar tax software is a plus, but not required - we'll teach you everything you need to know when it comes to tax preparation
Why Join Us?
- 100% Remote – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
- Career growth – Clear path to Manager and Director roles
- Innovative and fast-moving – We value speed, clarity, and smart systems
- Mission-driven – Help real business owners build wealth through better numbers
- Collaborative team culture – You’ll be supported, challenged, and heard
Ready to Help Painting Contractors Win? We’re building something different here—and we’d love to have you along for the journey. Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career, doing meaningful work with clients who truly value your expertise. Go to the link below and complete the application: https://profitablepaintercpa.com/careers Job Type: Full-time Pay: $81,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote