Controller

GQR; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Controller to oversee financial reporting and internal controls. Required qualifications include a CPA and 12–15 years of finance experience with leadership skills. The position offers a full-time role with a hybrid work model based in New York. Interested candidates can email for a confidential discussion.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of overall finance experience, with 10+ years in accounting.
• 6–8 years in the staffing industry managing significant revenues.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidations, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close and consolidation process.
• Partner with CFO on strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and lead a global finance team of 15–20.

Skills

Leadership skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Education

CPA certification

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Senior Associate Talent Acquisition - GQR | Uniti Med

GQR – Controller

14th St, New York, New York

Hybrid - In office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

8 AM - 6 PM Daily Schedule

GQR is seeking a Controller to partner closely with the CFO and executive team. This role owns financial reporting, internal controls, and planning infrastructure while delivering insights that drive profitability and operational excellence for a high-growth staffing business.

Overview

Lead the monthly close and consolidation, provide GAAP-compliant financials and variance analyses, and support long- and short-term strategic initiatives with financial insights, reports, operational analytics, and management presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close and consolidation process; deliver timely, GAAP-compliant financials and detailed variance analyses.
• Partner with the CFO and C-suite to support strategic initiatives with clear financial insights, reports, operational analytics, and management presentations.
• Own the budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning cycles; monitor performance and cash flow.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily treasury functions to ensure liquidity and working capital optimization.
• Mentor and lead a global finance team of 15–20; maintain current policies, procedures, and training.
• Prepare and support external audits and ensure compliance with evolving accounting standards.
• Establish financial and operating benchmarks and reporting standards.
• Enforce internal controls, policies, and reporting systems to protect company assets.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of overall finance experience, with 10+ years in accounting.
• 6–8 years in the staffing industry managing $250M+ in revenues.
• CPA required; MBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidations, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Advanced Excel and experience improving financial systems and reporting frameworks.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

What You Bring

If you are a finance leader seeking to step into a high-impact Controller role, we’d like to hear from you. Email [e-mail] for a confidential discussion about this position.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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