Controller

LHH; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Baltimore seeks a Controller to lead a team of accounting professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and scalable processes. You will partner with executives on financial strategy, manage month- and year-end closes under U.S.

GAAP, and drive efficiency across accounting functions while developing staff and supporting audits. This role reports to senior leadership and requires a proactive, detail-oriented approach to cross-functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Proven ability to lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including setting goals, providing coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Oversee all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting transactions.
• Manage the general ledger and maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Establish, monitor, and improve internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and cash management functions.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and support operational objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Analytics

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

This leadership role will oversee a team of accounting professionals and be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, driving process improvements, and supporting executive leadership in financial decision-making. The Controller will serve as a strategic business partner while managing the day-to-day accounting activities of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including setting goals, providing coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Oversee all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting transactions.
• Manage the general ledger and maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Establish, monitor, and improve internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and cash management functions.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and support operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Proven ability to lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.

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