Controller

Syntagma Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the United States is seeking an experienced external client-facing Controller. This management-level position requires expertise in full-cycle accounting and U.S. GAAP, as well as strong client relationship skills. The Controller will manage monthly financial closures for 15-25 clients, collaborate with various teams, and provide strategic financial insights. The job offers a full-time employment type with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing role is required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with monthly closures and financial records.
• Provide solutions to challenges proactively.
• Collaborate with internal teams on technical questions.

Skills

Client relationship building

Proactive problem-solving

Full-cycle accounting

Process improvement

Advanced MS Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA license

Job description

USA, Remote (Preference in the following cities - Boston, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Dallas)

As the external client facing Controller, you will be responsible for assisting clients with closing their books monthly, properly recording revenue, documenting and performing analysis over cost accounting and other critical areas, maintaining financial records for various clients, assisting with internal budgets and internal processes, and reviewing other team members’ work. This role will lead the monthly closure of numerous client books with a concentration in your assigned industry focus. This position will be a management level role with the expectation that client service is critical. The role will report to the Director/Managing Partner and be supported by a team of accountants at other global offices. Each Controller will manage between 15-25 clients depending on the workload and size of the clients.

Responsibilities

• Comfortable working in a client-facing role, working on business development, as well as relationship building all while ensuring client work is done at a premium level.
• This role will support and partner with commercial business teams at clients to establish sound business models, proper revenue recognition, transaction posting accuracy, and disclosure processes.
• A working manager that is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and doing what it takes to get the job done right.
• Provide solutions to challenges proactively. Seek to understand the clients’ business and use this knowledge to ensure transactions are recorded correctly. Leverage your full cycle accounting experience to streamline accounting processes for our clients.
• Ability to plan, assign and review work performed by Bookkeepers working on engagements for accuracy as well as provide feedback for improvement. Assist in implementing new tools and software.
• Own the financial monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and complex accounting items for multiple clients simultaneously. Develop a detailed close plan/schedule for each client and make sure all tasks are completed prior to scheduling a formal review with the Director of Managed Accounting Services.
• Proactively manage project deadlines to ensure delivery of work product based on client expectations and deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Managed Accounting Services and Tax teams regarding technical questions as well as progress of projects, tasks and associated budgets.
• Review client financial performance on a monthly basis and make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist clients with properly recording transactions associated with revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity and leases to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Collaborate with team members to make recommendations to clients associated with process improvements and KPIs/Dashboard improvements.
• Support Mergers & Acquisitions, due diligence, purchase accounting, and integration activities.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Comply with the firm’s policies and procedures, such as timesheet submission, attendance policy, etc.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• CPA license.
• Previous work experience as a Controller or similar role.
• In-depth working knowledge and understanding of U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to learn and work in multiple accounting systems and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Advanced level MS Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Motivated, quick learner with strong communication skills and demonstrated professionalism.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team to see projects through to completion.
• Individuals must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

• Accounting, Financial Services, and Biotechnology Research