Controller

Randstad USA; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-Paid Medical & Dental for Employee and Family

401K plan (eligible)

Short-term disability and life insurance

Job summary

A leading advisory firm is searching for a Hands-On Controller to build and manage their finance department, leading to a future CFO position. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of managerial experience and a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include managing accounting functions, implementing new systems, and strategic reporting. This hybrid role offers significant benefits and compensation ranging from $110,000 to $150,000, plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience at a managerial level.
• Experience in private equity or investment advisory environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own all core accounting functions and professionalize processes.
• Evaluate, select, and implement a new ERP system.
• Design and build sophisticated P&L reports.
• Manage the firm’s deal-based bonus and incentive spreadsheets.
• Manage creation of new LLCs and administer capital calls and distributions.
• Monitor bank accounts for high-value deal closings.

Skills

Month-End Close

Account Reconciliation

Compliance

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Treasury

Internal Audit

Tax Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Hands‑On Controller (Future CFO Path)

Location

Las Vegas, NV (Henderson area) – Hybrid/Flexible Schedule

Compensation

$110,000 – $150,000+ Base Salary (DOE) plus a significant bonus structure. Salary range: $125,000 – $150,000 per year.

Benefits

• 100% Company‑Paid Medical & Dental for Employee and Family
• 401K plan (eligible)
• Short‑term disability and life insurance, among other benefits

Job Overview

First in‑house Controller for a boutique advisory firm that closes deals for leading Private Equity firms. The role requires a hands‑on financial leader who will automate systems, build a scalable finance function from the ground up, and grow into the firm’s future CFO.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Total Ownership & Autonomy: Build the finance department, select new systems, and automate processes.
• Direct Path to CFO: Report directly to the Founder & Managing Partner.
• High‑Impact Environment: Enable the firm to scale and double its deal volume.
• Unmatched Benefits & Flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Build the Foundation: Own all core accounting functions (A/P, A/R, payroll, reconciliations, month‑end close) and professionalize processes currently fragmented across an outsourced bookkeeper and CPA.
• Lead a Critical Systems Migration: Evaluate, select, and implement a new ERP system, leading the firm’s migration away from QuickBooks.
• Deliver Strategic Reporting: Design and build sophisticated P&L reports by profit center (per client/mandate), tracking profitability, cost‑to‑search, and ROI for 30‑50 concurrent deals.
• Manage Complex Compensation: Own, track, and manage the firm’s deal‑based bonus and incentive spreadsheets to ensure 100% accuracy with payroll.
• Oversee Deal‑Specific Entities: Manage creation of new LLCs, maintain all cap tables, and administer co‑investment vehicles (capital calls and distributions).
• Serve as Finance Point‑of‑Contact: Monitor bank accounts for high‑value deal closings and manage all multi‑state tax and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience at a managerial level.
• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• Experience in private equity or investment advisory environments preferred.

Key Skills

• Month‑End Close
• Account Reconciliation
• Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Treasury
• Internal Audit
• Tax Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.