Outsourcing Controller ID - 16330

Job Description

Experience a 45X+ award-winning culture!

Embarkers enjoy:
  • Work-life integration: We encourage our team to balance work with personal life. 95% of our employees feel they can take time off when necessary
  • Growth and development: We offer continuous learning opportunities, including CPE credits and coaching, to support our employees' professional growth and ensure they execute excellently for clients
  • Award-winning culture: Recognized for our outstanding workplace environment, we prioritize the happiness and well-being of our team


Embark isn't your ordinary consulting firm. We're committed to cultivating a workplace where everyone can thrive-where happiness is at the core of our success. Where Happy Works. Our team is dedicated to solving complex problems for finance, accounting, HR, and technology leaders with forward-thinking solutions and unparalleled hospitality. Here are a few reasons why 93% of Embarkers agree that we offer special and unique benefits:
  • Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited PTO to recharge and pursue your passions
  • Comprehensive healthcare: 100% paid premiums for you and your family
  • Whole human growth: $150 monthly stipend for holistic development
  • Career advancement: Access to CPE credits, learning platforms, coaching, and professional development
  • Financial support: Up to 3% 401(k) matching and financial advisory services
  • Team and community engagement: Monthly social events within your market, charitable matching, and great people!


Outsourced Accounting Practice

We are looking for individuals to play an integral role in growing our outsourced accounting practice. We serve a variety of clients across the country by performing their back office accounting functions. Simply put, our objective is to provide superior client service by executing at a level that meets Embark's lofty standards. Our service includes recording and reporting transactions, such as receiving and recording accounts payable, month/quarter/year-end close, financial and management reporting, and more. You would be working with a collaborative team across multiple clients and multiple industries to provide them with the best product and service possible.

To be a good fit for our Outsourcing Controller role, you will have:

What's in it for you:
  • We pay 100% of premiums for you and your entire family on health, vision, and life insurance, and short and long-term disability
  • Typical compensation range of $147,000-$180,000 based on experience
  • We match 50% to 6% on our 401K
  • Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
  • Monthly stipend for family gym memberships
  • Highly competitive salaries
  • All the technology you'll need to be successful, the most advanced software, and accessories to ensure you get the job done in style
  • Monthly team outings (think: axe throwing, a trip to the State Fair, go-kart races, etc.)

In closing...

If this role sounds exciting, apply and let's start the conversation!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Upon offer of employment, employees will be asked to submit to a background check and drug screen. Dependent on ongoing client requirements, employees may also be asked to submit to a drug screening and background check throughout employment.
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