Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

The Controller will overseethe firm’s financial activities, ensuring financial stewardship, compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. The Controller will provide strategic financial leadership and collaborate with executive management to support business growth and operational success. The Controller will oversee a finance team, which may include bookkeeper(s), A/R, A/P and payroll specialists.
Essential Functions:

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.

• Ensure stewardship of company funds and proactively notify Senior Management of cost saving measures.

• Ensure proper delegation of authority and approval processes are documented and followed.

• Develop and implement internal controls to ensureaccuratefinancial data and safeguard company assets.

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuringtimelyandaccuratereporting to management.

• Lead financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flowmanagement.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and industry-specificfinancial requirements.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership to support business strategy.

• Manage month-endand year-end close processes,ensuingaccuracy and efficiency.

• Manage company expenses, including credit cardpurchasesand reimbursements.

• Manage the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax laws.

• Oversee employee benefits.

• Manage the monthly billing andcollectionsprocess.

• Manage insurance policies andpremiums.

• Oversee external audits.

• Evaluate and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and systems for improved efficiency.

• Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with overall business objectives.

• Assessfinancial risks and opportunities,implementingstrategies to mitigaterisksand improve profitability.

• Perform other functions as necessary to support the organization.

• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

• Proficiency in accounting software,ERP systems,billing software, timekeeping software,and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with Cosmolexbilling system preferred.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing accounting teams.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• Minimum7+ years of accounting or finance experience

• CPA