Accounting Manager/ Controller

BGS Consulting; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BGS Consulting in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and scale the business. You will oversee all accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and strengthen financial processes in a SaaS environment.

The role requires deep technical accounting expertise, an audit background, and hands-on experience managing financial operations in a high-growth company, partnering with senior leadership to drive financial rigor and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience with GAAP and technical accounting in a high-growth environment.
• Experience in public accounting or audit, with a strong control mindset.
• Proven experience in cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, and working capital.
• SaaS or technology-driven business model experience.
• Ability to manage audits and external CPA relationships.
• Detail-oriented with strategic-tactical balance.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies.
• Lead the annual audit and tax compliance processes.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and CPA firms.
• Ensure readiness and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and monitoring.
• Oversee working capital and liquidity management strategies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with leadership.
• Oversee equity program reporting, compliance, and administration.
• Manage cap table and equity-related activities through Carta.
• Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, workflows, and automation.
• Support implementation and optimization of financial tools.
• Partner with the VP of Finance & Operations on ad hoc analyses, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making across the organization.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Public accounting

SaaS experience

Cash flow management

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Carta

Job description

Location: On-site (Washington, DC). 5x per week.

We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Controller to lead our accounting function and support the continued scale of the business. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and strengthening financial processes in a SaaS environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, an audit background, and hands‑on experience managing financial operations in a high‑growth company. This role will work closely with senior leadership, including the VP of Finance & Operations, and play a key role in driving financial rigor and strategic decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Close

• - Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• - Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• - Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies

Audit & Tax Compliance

• - Lead the annual audit and tax compliance processes
• - Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and CPA firms
• - Ensure readiness and compliance with all regulatory requirements

Cash Flow & Financial Management

• - Manage cash flow forecasting and monitoring
• - Oversee working capital and liquidity management strategies
• - Support budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with leadership

Equity & Cap Table Management

• - Oversee equity program reporting, compliance, and administration
• - Manage cap table and equity‑related activities through Carta

Systems & Process Improvement

• - Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, workflows, and automation
• - Support implementation and optimization of financial tools

Cross-Functional Support

• - Partner with the VP of Finance & Operations on ad hoc analyses, reporting, and strategic initiatives
• - Provide financial insights to support decision-making across the organization

Qualifications

Must-Have

• - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• - 6 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience
• - Strong technical accounting expertise (GAAP)
• - Background in public accounting / audit
• - Experience in a SaaS or technology‑driven business model
• - Proven experience with cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting and working capital and liquidity management
• - Demonstrated ability to manage audits and external CPA relationships
• - Strong attention to detail with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically