Controller

Korn Ferry

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 99,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the accounting operations and drive financial strategy. In this pivotal role, you will manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while fostering relationships with banks and service providers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to lead a high-volume department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving firm during a period of growth and innovation, where your expertise will directly impact the company's success.

Qualifications

5+ years of management experience in a professional services accounting department.
Ability to manage a high-volume department with strict adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

Manage overall accounting operations including budgeting and financial reporting.
Prepare monthly financial reports and maintain relations with banks and vendors.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Accounting

B.A. or B.S. in Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Billing Software

Job description

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This range is provided by Korn Ferry. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

COMPANY BACKGROUND/CULTURE

Our client is a successful, tenured professional services firm that is going through a growth epoch.

Position Overview

The Controller manages the company’s overall accounting operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, profitability, general ledger and cash flow. The Controller serves as the tax liaison with the company’s Tax partner.

Key Responsibilities

Directly manages the financial operations of the firm.
Prepares budgets and supporting information; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans of action.
Run the month-end and year-end closing.
Provides monthly financial reporting of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.
Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting analysis and providing information to external tax practitioners where required.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements for various taxes levels and advises management on needed actions when necessary.
Maintain company relations with banks, vendors, and professional service providers.
Prepares Ad Hoc reports and analysis as needed by the Managing Partner or Leadership team.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Protects company operations by keeping confidential financial information.
Ability to manage a high-volume department with strict adherence to client requirements and Firm policies/procedures.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

B.A. or B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance.
Experience in a professional services accounting department with a minimum of 5 years of management experience.
QuickBooks experience required. Billing software experience preferred. Experience with ancillary software to improve efficiency and reporting.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills required.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them by set deadlines.
Ability to express self effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing so that effective working relationships are established with various levels of personnel throughout the business.
Must exhibit a high level of customer service and show support for the company’s beliefs and values as they relate to customer service.
Experience reconciling bank accounts and client trust accounts.

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