Controller

DLA, LLC; Fairfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work model

401(k) match

Commuting reimbursement

Employee referral program

Professional development

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

At DLA, LLC, a leading advisory firm, we are seeking a Controller to join our Internal Operations team in Fairfield, NJ. This leadership role oversees financial reporting, accounting operations, and core business processes, guiding a team to maintain accurate, timely statements and robust controls.

You will manage month-end closes, billing, payroll, and revenue cycles while partnering with leadership on budgets, forecasts, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience working within professional services firm operations, including time/billing or revenue cycle management (required).
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, OpenAir, or similar platforms (preferred).
• Knowledge of consolidated financial statements, intercompany transactions, payroll processes, and related compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Overseeing billing, payroll, and revenue cycle operations to maintain smooth day-to-day financial activities.
• Preparing and analyzing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support leadership decision‑making.
• Developing and strengthening internal controls, financial processes, and operational workflows.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, process improvement, and technology.
• Supervising and mentoring accounting and administrative team members.
• Preparing executive‑level reporting packages and financial analyses for leadership.
• Supporting tax and external reporting requirements by coordinating financial data and documentation.
• Partnering with leadership across the firm to support strategic initiatives and financial transparency.

Job description

Brief Description

Looking for Your Next Opportunity in Accounting Leadership? At DLA, we help organizations solve complex financial and operational challenges while building a firm where our people can thrive. Our team combines the expertise of a national advisory firm with the energy and flexibility of an entrepreneurial organization.

Brief Description

Looking for Your Next Opportunity in Accounting Leadership?

At DLA, we help organizations solve complex financial and operational challenges while building a firm where our people can thrive. Our team combines the expertise of a national advisory firm with the energy and flexibility of an entrepreneurial organization. We’re currently looking for a Controller to join our internal Operations team in Fairfield, NJ. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the firm’s financial reporting, accounting operations, and core business support processes. If you’re an experienced accounting professional who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands‑on leadership, we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Do

As Controller, you will play a central role in managing DLA’s internal finance function and ensuring accurate financial operations across the firm. Your responsibilities may include:

• Leading month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Overseeing billing, payroll, and revenue cycle operations to maintain smooth day-to-day financial activities
• Preparing and analyzing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support leadership decision‑making
• Developing and strengthening internal controls, financial processes, and operational workflows
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, process improvement, and technology
• Supervising and mentoring accounting and administrative team members
• Preparing executive‑level reporting packages and financial analyses for leadership
• Supporting tax and external reporting requirements by coordinating financial data and documentation
• Partnering with leadership across the firm to support strategic initiatives and financial transparency

What You’ll Bring

We know great leaders come from a variety of backgrounds. Ideal candidates typically bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Experience working within professional services firm operations, including time/billing or revenue cycle management (required)
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, OpenAir, or similar platforms (preferred)
• Knowledge of consolidated financial statements, intercompany transactions, payroll processes, and related compliance requirements
• Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Why DLA

We’re not your typical firm. DLA combines the expertise of a national advisory practice with the flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing organization. You’ll work closely with leadership, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and help shape the firm’s continued growth.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexible PTO (plus your birthday is a holiday)
• Hybrid work model (typically two days per week in the office)
• 401(k) with company match
• Commuting expense reimbursement
• Employee referral and commission programs
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Our work is guided by our core values: People First, Driven to Deliver, Evolve with Purpose, and Stronger Together.

Come Be a Part of Our Success Story

At DLA, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe great teams are built by bringing together talented people from all backgrounds.

DLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.

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