Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

A bit about us:

We are seeking a driven finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment. Our culture values teamwork, innovation, and problem solving, with a shared commitment to creating positive impact in the communities we serve. If you are motivated by purpose, energized by collaboration, and ready to take ownership of a key leadership role, this opportunity may be right for you.

Why join us?

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Job Details

Join Our Team

We're seeking a seasoned finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and values excellence. Our culture emphasizes strong relationships, creative problem solving, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact. If you're motivated by purpose, inspired by teamwork, and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity could be a great fit.

About the Role

A well-established professional services firm is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead and manage all aspects of its accounting operations. This role partners closely with executive leadership and other departments to provide timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and insights that guide key business decisions.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, skilled in financial reporting and project accounting, and experienced in leading a small team. The ability to manage multiple priorities, execute with minimal oversight, and identify process improvements is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a small accounting team, ensuring effective training, cross-training, and professional growth

Manage accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and KPI reporting for leadership

Support the preparation of annual budgets and provide variance analysis against actual performance

Prepare financial reports summarizing and projecting company performance in areas of income, expenses, and cash flow

Oversee cash management activities, including payments, transfers, and accounts payable oversight

Maintain banking relationships and administer company accounts

Supervise and review payroll and general ledger reconciliations

Deliver project-level financial reporting and analysis

Coordinate with external consultants on corporate tax return preparation

Oversee business insurance policy reviews and renewals

Provide fixed asset reporting updates to external accounting partners

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls

Complete ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including GL, AR, AP, budgeting, and forecasting

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting

Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience

Project accounting background required

CPA preferred

Prior experience in a professional services environment a plus

Experience with Deltek VantagePoint is desirable

Core Competencies

Critical thinking and analytical ability

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ethical decision-making

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Why Join Us

We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that values professional growth, collaboration, and diversity. Our team supports flexibility in scheduling and hybrid work options to help balance professional and personal priorities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.