Why We Are Hiring This Role Now

Scaling Operations & Complexity
CSE is growing, and with that growth comes more financial activity—contracts, vendor payments, payroll, project budgets, and tax implications. We need a dedicated financial leader to bring clarity, oversight, and strategy as your operations become more complex.

Need for Strategic Financial Planning
We are aiming to make data-driven decisions, plan for expansion, and optimize cash flow. A controller can help with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, enabling our team to make smarter investments.

Freeing Up Leadership Time
As a founder, my time is better spent on vision, partnerships, and culture, not reconciling accounts and chasing invoices. Hiring a controller will allow me and my wife to delegate and elevate.

Preparing for Future Fundraising, Loans, or Partnerships
As we think about new venues, or engaging in strategic partnerships, having clean books and reliable financial reporting is essential.

Elevating Accountability & Internal Controls
As our team grows, so does the importance of accountability. We expect this controller will put proper systems and internal controls in place to prevent errors, fraud, or compliance risks.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

📘 Financial Systems & Bookkeeping

• Manage all bookkeeping inside QuickBooks Online

• Maintain and improve internal financial systems (QBO, Google Sheets, Paylocity, Square, Venmo, etc.)

• Match and reconcile all bank and credit card transactions weekly

• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, and the general ledger

• Perform and manage the monthly close process

📊 Reporting, Forecasting & Insights

• Prepare and send monthly financial reports, including variance analysis

• Develop and update annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, and scenario planning models

• Track reimbursements, commissions, bonuses, and client-facing financials

• Provide clear financial insights and recommendations to leadership

• Create reporting dashboards or structures to keep other teams financially informed

🧮 Strategic Finance & Support

• Help evaluate the profitability of different venues, service lines, and client categories

• Assess the financial impact of new initiatives, marketing campaigns, or operational changes

• Support the CEO/founder with investor- or board-ready reports as needed

• Educate and support department leads on budget ownership and accountability

🛠 Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial records and reports

• Identify and mitigate financial risks through smart systems and oversight

• Improve and implement internal controls and standard operating procedures

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws

• Manage relationships with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors

🤝 Collaboration & Communication

• Use Slack and Asana to stay aligned with the internal team

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and COO

• Bring a calm, organized, and collaborative approach to solving problems

• Help foster a culture of financial clarity, accountability, and transparency across the company

You’re a Great Fit If…

• You have 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping, financial management, or controlling roles

• You are confident and experienced in QuickBooks Online, Google Sheets, and general financial systems

• You’re financially sharp and operationally minded—you don’t just track numbers, you use them to improve how the business runs

• You’re a proactive problem-solver who sees around corners, anticipates issues, and builds smart solutions

• You are detail-oriented, consistent, and hold a high bar for accuracy, timeliness, and integrity

• You’ve worked in growing businesses (especially service- or event-based) and understand how to create structure amid scale

• You enjoy both strategy and execution—able to forecast budgets and reconcile bank statements in the same day

• You’re independent, self-managed, and communicate clearly with leadership and cross-functional teams

• You can explain financial data to non-financial people without making it confusing or overwhelming

• You care about being part of a mission-driven business that values honesty, clarity, and doing meaningful work in its community

Who We’re Looking For (Personality & Work Style)

The right person for this role is organized, steady, and detail-driven—someone who finds satisfaction in clean books, clear reports, and well-run systems. You likely prefer working independently, enjoy bringing structure to complex environments, and feel confident managing financial tasks from start to finish.

You don’t need to be the loudest voice in the room—you just need to be sharp, proactive, and trustworthy.

While we don’t hire based on personality profiles, we’ve seen certain traits and tendencies lead to long-term success in this role. If you’ve taken any of the common assessments, you might recognize yourself here:

• On Predictive Index (PI), you might show up as an Analyzer or Controller—methodical, systems-focused, and careful with the details.

• On 16 Personalities, you might be an ISTJ, INTJ, or ISTP—focused, practical, and independent.

• On the Enneagram, you might identify as a Type 1 (Reformer) or Type 5 (Investigator)—motivated by precision, integrity, and clarity.

We care more about how you show up and own your work than how you test—but if these descriptions resonate with you, there’s a good chance you’ll thrive here.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

In the first 3–6 months, a successful Financial Controller at Common Sense Events will have:

📘 Clean, Accurate Books

• All accounts are reconciled weekly and monthly without backlog

• Transactions are categorized correctly and consistently

• Leadership trusts the numbers because they’re timely, reliable, and complete

📊 Clarity for Decision-Makers

• Monthly financial reports arrive on time, with simple summaries and clear variance explanations

• Leadership has up-to-date visibility into budgets, cash flow, and profitability across venues

• Forecasts help the team make confident decisions about hiring, spending, and growth

🛠 Strong, Documented Systems

• Reimbursements, commissions, and client-facing financials are tracked cleanly in Google Sheets or a structured system

• Financial processes (budgets, approvals, reconciliations) are documented, delegated, and repeatable

• Tools (QBO, spreadsheets, tracking systems) are clean, efficient, and easy for others to understand

🤝 Trusted Financial Partnership

• The CEO and COO feel supported and informed without needing to chase answers

• Department leads receive guidance and clarity when working within their budgets

• Financial questions, risks, and red flags are surfaced early—before they become issues

🚀 Improved Financial Confidence Across the Business

• Team members feel empowered to make financially responsible decisions

• CSE operates with greater discipline, stability, and long-term planning

• The company can take on new venues and grow knowing its financial foundation is solid

Compensation & Logistics

• Part-Time Role, 25-30 Hours per week

• $30-35/hour

• Access to benefits plan

• Tech stipend after 90 days

• Remote position

• Preference for candidates located in Alabama or the Southeast US (no non-US based applicants at this time)

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the right fit, here’s how to apply:

1. Submit your application on the hiring page (button linked below)

2. You can also email us directly at hiring@cseventservices.com

Please include:

• Your resume and/or LinkedIn profile

• Any personality assessments you’ve taken (Enneagram, MBTI, Working Genius, etc.)

• A short note about why you’re interested in the role and why it feels like a fit