Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Are you an experienced public accountant who is ready to make the jump to industry, but wants to move directly into an operational accounting leadership role?

We are partnering with a fast-growing financial services company in the west metro to hire a Controller to lead its management company accounting function. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Manager, Senior Manager or Director to transition directly from public accounting into a broad leadership role with ownership over the accounting function.

The Controller will serve as the face of the management company accounting function, with significant exposure across the organization and partnership with teams including Tax, Risk and Compliance.

• Lead the management company accounting function
• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting across multiple entities
• Manage consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Provide guidance around technical accounting matters and accounting policies
• Maintain and enhance internal controls
• Partner with external auditors
• Drive process improvements and automation
• Partner cross-functionally with teams throughout the organization
• Provide some crossover support to the fund accounting function
• Lead, coach and develop a team of 3–4

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Active CPA
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Financial services experience (alternative investments) required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience working with complex and/or multi-entity organizations
  
  Strong communication skills and executive presence
• Genuine interest in management company accounting and broader operational accounting leadership

• West metro
• On-site, with flexibility for life

This is an especially compelling opportunity for an experienced public accounting Manager/Senior Manager who has been waiting for the right opportunity to pivot into industry without being limited to a technical accounting, financial reporting or internal audit role.