Controller - Remote - #189081

At Mesa CPA, we do things differently. Instead of rigid job descriptions and salary caps, our team earns a percentage of the value they manage. Our controllers oversee a portfolio of clients and accountants, acting as both quality lead and client relationship manager. You’ll have autonomy, support, and clear expectations—all without the red tape.

If you’re experienced, organized, and care deeply about client outcomes, this is the kind of role that rewards you properly.

You’ve probably worked in firms where your experience wasn’t reflected in your compensation—or where your voice didn’t shape how things were done. That’s not how we operate.

At Mesa, you own your results. And you get paid like it.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Work from anywhere, with flexibility built around client needs
• A clear portfolio of clients and accountants you oversee
• Direct input into how we improve our systems and service
• Pay based entirely on the value you manage — no ceiling
• A team-first culture built on trust, not bureaucracy

If you’re looking for a leadership role that still gives you freedom and upside—this is it.

You’ll be the lead point of contact for a portfolio of clients while overseeing the accountants who manage day-to-day delivery. You’re responsible for quality, retention, and overall satisfaction across your accounts. You’ll support your team, solve problems, and keep both internal standards and client trust high.

This role is best suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, likes coaching others, and knows how to balance precision with client care.

Key Activities Include:

• Review client deliverables: monthly financials, reconciliations, payroll, and tax filings
• Provide coaching and oversight to 4–8 accountants
• Lead onboarding and cleanup projects as needed (with extra compensation)
• Manage the client relationship, including escalations and expectations
• Ensure all work is accurate, timely, and within scope
• Host weekly syncs and retros with the team to align and improve

• Inbound client flow—no selling or hunting required
• SOPs, checklists, and workflows to keep things moving
• A team of accountants to support your portfolio
• Ops and admin staff who handle billing, collections, and tech
• Autonomy in how you manage, with support when you need it

• Clients are satisfied, engaged, and retained long-term
• Your accountants deliver on time, with minimal revision
• You proactively solve issues and maintain high quality
• You manage your portfolio without burnout
• You feel respected, paid fairly, and clear on your next steps here

• 5+ years in Canadian bookkeeping, accounting, or controllership
• Experience leading small teams or managing client portfolios
• Comfortable giving feedback and coaching others
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Familiarity with tools like QBO, Dext, Wagepoint, ClickUp

• People who prefer hands-off leadership or fixed tasks
• Those who avoid direct client communication
• Anyone looking for a traditional salary and step-by-step direction

• Screening with our People & Culture Manager
• Technical interview and case-based review
• Final presentation to the founders
• If it’s a fit, we’ll get you onboarded and set up quickly