Hybrid Global Finance Controller & Strategy Lead

Randstad USA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA seeks a strategic Controller to lead core accounting operations, GL management, and financial reporting. This high-visibility role includes mentoring a multi-location team and driving system automation.

You will partner with executives to safeguard financial integrity while advancing strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The position requires CPA and experience in a multinational professional services setting, with a hybrid schedule (onsite 3 days/week in DC or NY) and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Active CPA is required; global law firm experience considered with CPA in progress.
• Experience leading accounting across multiple offices and international operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead full accounting operations, including general ledger, close, reconciliations, payroll accounting, fixed assets, internal controls, and audits.
• Manage banking activities, cash forecasting, treasury initiatives, and relationships with financial institutions.
• Oversee accounting activities across international offices, ensuring alignment with global processes.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team to drive technical excellence and process discipline.
• Drive workflow optimization and automation using ERP configurations and AI tools to reduce manual work.
• Provide oversight of client trust accounting and regulatory compliance.
• Support firmwide system implementations and cross-functional process redesigns.

Skills

Strategic leadership

CPA

Multi-office mgmt

Executive communication

Internal controls

ERP optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

3E

Aderant

Job description

Randstad USA seeks a strategic Controller to lead core accounting operations, GL management, and financial reporting. This high-visibility role includes mentoring a multi-location team and driving system automation.

You will partner with executives to safeguard financial integrity while advancing strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The position requires CPA and experience in a multinational professional services setting, with a hybrid schedule (onsite 3 days/week in DC or NY) and