Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Location: New Orleans

Description We are looking for a Controller to join a well-established organization in New Orleans, Louisiana, where long employee tenure reflects a supportive and collaborative workplace. This role is ideal for someone in accounting who wants to build deep operational knowledge, strengthen financial processes, and grow over time within a respected local business. The position offers the opportunity to contribute hands-on leadership across core accounting activities while helping the team make better use of its financial systems and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure financial activities are recorded accurately, completely, and on schedule.

- Manage the month-end close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of internal financial statements.

- Lead full-cycle accounting responsibilities across the organization, maintaining strong controls and dependable reporting practices.

- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting accuracy, and overall system usage to support better financial decision-making.

- Partner with operational leaders to understand business performance and provide financial insight that supports ongoing planning.

- Help expand the organization's use of Microsoft Business Central and related reporting tools to improve efficiency and visibility.

- Support the implementation and refinement of accounting systems, processes, and documentation as business needs evolve.

- Coordinate with external accounting and finance partners on higher-level financial matters, special projects, and technical guidance. Requirements

- 5+ years proven experience in a Staff or Senior Accountant position with responsibility for full-cycle accounting.

- Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

- Ability to assess accounting processes and recommend practical system or workflow improvements.

- Experience working with accounting software and learning new systems quickly; exposure to Microsoft Business Central or Microsoft Business Intelligence tools is helpful.

- Solid understanding of internal controls and accurate financial reporting practices.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across accounting and operations teams.

- Attention to detail, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach suited to a long-term growth opportunity.

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