Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Investment Banking Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for an investment banking organization based in Denver, Colorado. This role will oversee financial reporting, close activities, revenue accounting, and team leadership while helping the business maintain strong controls and reliable insight into performance. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with leaders across the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including analysis at the department and practice level.
• Direct the month-end and year-end close cycle by maintaining accurate ledger activity, completing reconciliations, and validating supporting schedules and intercompany balances.
• Oversee core accounting functions such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and employee expense accounting to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Apply revenue recognition guidance to retainer arrangements, success-based fees, and advisory engagements billed over time, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.
• Review deferred revenue, variable consideration, and contingent fee arrangements to support accurate recognition and reporting.
• Collaborate with deal teams and practice leaders to align revenue assignment, incentive calculations, and expense allocations with underlying business activity.
• Support budgeting and rolling forecast processes by partnering with leadership and delivering analysis on revenue trends, margins, operating efficiency, and profitability across teams and service lines.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external audits by coordinating schedules, documentation, and audit support materials.
• Strengthen accounting controls, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency across billing, collections, payables, expense management, and close timelines while maintaining system integrity.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff by promoting accountability, precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement.