Controller (CPA)

Ledgent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee the Firm's global accounting function, including general ledger, close cycles, and financial reporting. The role leads 3 direct reports and guides internal controls, audits, and treasury operations while driving process improvements and strategic ERP initiatives.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent, with experience in large, complex organizations and multi-location teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active CPA license strongly preferred or required.
• Progressive accounting leadership experience managing accounting functions within a large, complex organization.
• Deep expertise in financial reporting, general ledger management, internal controls, audits, treasury operations, and accounting compliance.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing accounting teams across multiple locations and managing complex organizational change.
• Strong proficiency with enterprise financial systems, ERP platforms, advanced Excel, and accounting process automation technologies (3E experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Firm's accounting function, including general ledger management, month-end/year-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and external audits.
• Lead three (3) direct reports.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting team while driving operational excellence, process improvements, and organizational accountability.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial information through robust internal controls, compliance protocols, and accounting oversight.
• Manage treasury and banking activities, including cash forecasting, bank relationships, account administration, and liquidity monitoring.
• Oversee accounting operations across domestic and international offices, ensuring consistency, integration, and adherence to global accounting standards.
• Serve as the accounting lead for strategic initiatives, including ERP systems, technology implementations, automation, AI adoption, and cross-functional process redesign projects.

Skills

Accounting leadership

ERP systems

Treasury operations

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP platforms (3E preferred)

Job description

• Lead the Firm's accounting function, including general ledger management, month-end/year-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and external audits.
• Lead three (3) direct reports.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting team while driving operational excellence, process improvements, and organizational accountability.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial information through robust internal controls, compliance protocols, and accounting oversight.
• Manage treasury and banking activities, including cash forecasting, bank relationships, account administration, and liquidity monitoring.
• Oversee accounting operations across domestic and international offices, ensuring consistency, integration, and adherence to global accounting standards.
• Serve as the accounting lead for strategic initiatives, including ERP systems, technology implementations, automation, AI adoption, and cross-functional process redesign projects.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead the Firm's accounting function, including general ledger management, month-end/year-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and external audits.
• Lead three (3) direct reports.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting team while driving operational excellence, process improvements, and organizational accountability.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial information through robust internal controls, compliance protocols, and accounting oversight.
• Manage treasury and banking activities, including cash forecasting, bank relationships, account administration, and liquidity monitoring.
• Oversee accounting operations across domestic and international offices, ensuring consistency, integration, and adherence to global accounting standards.
• Serve as the accounting lead for strategic initiatives, including ERP systems, technology implementations, automation, AI adoption, and cross-functional process redesign projects.

Desired Skills and Experience

Core Qualifications (Most Essential Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; active CPA license strongly preferred or required.
• Progressive accounting leadership experience managing accounting functions within a large, complex organization.
• Deep expertise in financial reporting, general ledger management, internal controls, audits, treasury operations, and accounting compliance.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing accounting teams across multiple locations and managing complex organizational change.
• Strong proficiency with enterprise financial systems, ERP platforms, advanced Excel, and accounting process automation technologies (3E experience preferred).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.