Controller for a CFO and Accounting Firm in the US

OnlyExperts llc; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controller to oversee all accounting functions and ensure compliance with financial regulations. This role involves managing financial statements, budgets, and audits while providing strategic financial analysis to senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor team members. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive financial success and operational excellence in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting including billing and financial statements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Database Management

Job description

Controller Duties and Responsibilities

● Manage all aspects of accounting; billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses

● Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations

● Oversee payments of all accounts; ensuring all accounts are paid on time

● Oversee accounts and collecting payments

● Oversee all payments made for debts, bank loans, and other large quantities of money

● Monitor cash and funding balances

● Keep an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts

● Prepare and organize financial statements for record and review

● Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports

● Manage the monthly/quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts

● Advise on financial analysis and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and chief financial officer

● Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors

● Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices

● Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting

● Ensuring company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements

● Additional controller duties as needed

● Report to CFO/Account Manager

Controller Requirements and Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field

● Ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of experience in field

● Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager

● Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; Access, database, Google Suite, or other system knowledge

● Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation

● Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis

● Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations

● Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations

● Attention to detail

● Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members