Controller

Legacy Search Advisors; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation and benefits

Hybrid schedule with remote Fridays

High visibility with executive leadership

Opportunity for growth and influence

Job summary

A professional services organization in Baltimore is looking for a strategic Controller to lead finance and accounting operations. This role involves partnering closely with executive leadership, managing budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of accounting experience and a strong presence in a service-based business. The position offers strong compensation with a hybrid work schedule, stable growth opportunities, and the chance to influence the finance function significantly.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Prior experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader.
• Ability to lead and mentor finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior finance leader, partnered closely with executive leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term planning.
• Oversee all accounting operations and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare financial packages and manage year-end close.

Skills

Strong leadership presence

Experience improving systems and processes

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

QuickBooks management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

$140,000 – $190,000 base (commensurate with experience) + discretionary bonus

About the Opportunity:

We are partnering with a growing, founder-led professional services organization based in Baltimore that is seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead finance and accounting operations.

This is a high-impact role reporting directly to executive leadership, with meaningful visibility and influence across the business. The ideal candidate enjoys building structure, improving systems, and partnering closely with leadership as the company scales.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the senior finance leader, partnering closely with executive leadership
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term planning
• Help evaluate and implement more scalable financial systems as the company grows
• Oversee all accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, payroll, close)
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare monthly financial packages, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting
• Manage year-end close and coordinate with external accounting partners
• Own and optimize QuickBooks
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Improve billing, reconciliation, and reporting processes
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for leadership visibility
• Lead and mentor AP/AR staff
• Drive accountability, process consistency, and professional development

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Prior experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader in a service-based business
• Strong leadership presence with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset
• Experience improving systems and processes in a growing organization

Why This Role:

• High visibility with executive leadership
• Strong compensation and benefits
• Hybrid schedule with remote Fridays
• Stable, growing organization with long-term upside
• Opportunity to truly own and shape the finance function

Apply directly here or message me if you’d like to learn more.