[Hiring] Financial Controller @Hunt St

Role Description

We are looking for a highly capable and proactive Financial Controller to support a growing multi-business operation spanning ecommerce, digital media, and brand studio services. This is not a traditional bookkeeping-only role. We are seeking someone who can operate as a hybrid Financial Controller, Senior Bookkeeper, and Finance Operations Manager who is comfortable managing both strategic financial processes and hands-on operational finance tasks.

You will oversee financial administration across multiple entities while also supporting founder-level financial coordination and operational workflows. The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, detail-oriented, systems-minded, and able to take ownership quickly with minimal hand-holding. This role requires someone who thrives in fast-paced founder-led environments and is comfortable navigating multiple systems, platforms, and workflows independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Accounting
  • Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and financial administration across two business entities
  • Handle client invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes
  • Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
  • Prepare and organise financial data for accountants and tax compliance purposes
  • Manage cash flow tracking, forecasting, and financial planning
  • Prepare regular financial reports and budget forecasts
  • Ensure financial records remain organised, accurate, and audit-ready
• Ecommerce & Operational Finance Support
  • Support ecommerce financial operations including inventory tracking and management
  • Assist with cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis and forecasting
  • Monitor operational spending and profitability trends
  • Support backend ecommerce processes including Shopify administration where required
  • Assist with duplicate product page management and operational coordination tasks
  • Work closely with logistics and fulfilment workflows across multiple systems
• Founder Financial & Administrative Support
  • Manage and reconcile founder-related expenses including AMEX transactions
  • Organise financial records and supporting documentation for tax purposes
  • Assist with financial administration and personal expense management
  • Maintain visibility and organisation across both personal and business finance operations
• Payroll & Team Operations
  • Support payroll administration for a US-based team
  • Coordinate with automated US payroll systems and processes
  • Assist with operational administration related to:
    • 401k coordination
    • healthcare and insurance management
    • maintaining system logins and insurance details through OnePass systems
  • Ensure payroll and team operational records remain accurate and up to date
• Systems, Process & Operational Coordination
  • Document financial workflows, operational processes, and internal procedures
  • Build SOPs and process manuals to improve transparency and continuity
  • Coordinate across multiple operational systems and platforms
  • Support backend operational systems including logistics and 3PL coordination where needed
  • Ensure the founder and CEO maintains clear visibility across financial and operational activities
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and reporting efficiency

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Bookkeeper, Finance Operations Manager, or similar mid-senior finance role
• Strong hands-on experience with Xero (essential)
• Experience using Shopify within an ecommerce environment (essential)
• Experience managing bookkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, and forecasting independently
• Strong understanding of cash flow management and financial operations
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong process documentation and SOP creation skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Comfortable navigating multiple systems and operational platforms
• Strong problem-solving and proactive thinking abilities
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple workflows simultaneously
• High level of accountability and ownership mindset

Nice to have

• Experience supporting founder-led ecommerce or creator businesses
• US payroll administration experience
• Familiarity with inventory forecasting and COGS analysis

Work Arrangement & Expectations

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement. To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)