Description

Description

Our client, a professional services consulting firm, is seeking a Controller to join their finance team. This individual will report directly to the Vice President of Finance.

Job Summary:

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all operational accounting functions and ensuring accurate financial management to support the organization's mission and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

-Manage all aspects of the monthly close process, including revenue recognition, general ledger maintenance, and payroll reconciliations.

-Oversee payroll processing, including compliance with tax jurisdictions and bi-weekly postings to the general ledger.

-Calculate and process monthly commission payments.

-Provide HR-related support, including benefits administration, onboarding documentation, and employee file maintenance.

-Handle accounts receivable activities, including client billing, invoice creation, and collection efforts.

-Assist in implementing and improving systems, controls, policies, and procedures to support organizational growth.

-Coordinate with external auditors by preparing necessary account information and documentation for annual audits.

-Support the annual budgeting process in collaboration with senior finance leadership.

-Ensure compliance with state reporting requirements.

-Manage and mentor accounting staff, including accounts receivable/payable personnel.

-Serve as a backup for all roles within the accounting department as needed.

Requirements

1. Accounting Manager or Controller with strong experience running full close, financials, reporting.
2. Professional services or consulting type industry is a huge plus.
3. QuickBooks and Excel experience.
4. Someone that can appreciate the company's culture and mission.

Compensation includes the competitive salary and bonus. Excellent benefits.

Interested candidates should apply here but can also connect with John Bresnahan on LinkedIn for further emphasis of interest.

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