Strategic Controller for Public Accounting — Remote/Hybrid

Brown Edwards & Company; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Brown Edwards & Company is seeking a Controller to provide high-level accounting oversight for CAS clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. The role involves advanced analysis, strategic planning, and collaboration with client leadership to improve financial operations.

Responsibilities include month-end close, internal controls, complex financial statements, and mentoring junior staff, with on-site, hybrid, or remote work options across our 13 offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of accounting or controllership experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills.
• Experience working with executive-level clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions for assigned clients with accurate month-end close and reporting.
• Design and monitor internal controls and accounting processes.
• Prepare or review complex financial statements, cash flows, budgets and variances.
• Advise clients on policies, process improvements and best practices.
• Collaborate with CAS Managers and senior team members on complex issues.
• Support long-term financial planning, KPIs and financial modeling.
• Mentor and review work of senior team members and communicate insights to client executives.
• Ensure compliance with firm standards and regulations; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

Brown Edwards & Company is seeking a Controller to provide high-level accounting oversight for CAS clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. The role involves advanced analysis, strategic planning, and collaboration with client leadership to improve financial operations.

Responsibilities include month-end close, internal controls, complex financial statements, and mentoring junior staff, with on-site, hybrid, or remote work options across our 13 offices.