Strategic Controller | Hybrid Work, Flexible PTO & 401(k) Match

DLA, LLC; Fairfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work model

401(k) match

Commuting reimbursement

Employee referral program

Professional development

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

At DLA, LLC, a leading advisory firm, we are seeking a Controller to join our Internal Operations team in Fairfield, NJ. This leadership role oversees financial reporting, accounting operations, and core business processes, guiding a team to maintain accurate, timely statements and robust controls.

You will manage month-end closes, billing, payroll, and revenue cycles while partnering with leadership on budgets, forecasts, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience working within professional services firm operations, including time/billing or revenue cycle management (required).
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, OpenAir, or similar platforms (preferred).
• Knowledge of consolidated financial statements, intercompany transactions, payroll processes, and related compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Overseeing billing, payroll, and revenue cycle operations to maintain smooth day-to-day financial activities.
• Preparing and analyzing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support leadership decision‑making.
• Developing and strengthening internal controls, financial processes, and operational workflows.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, process improvement, and technology.
• Supervising and mentoring accounting and administrative team members.
• Preparing executive‑level reporting packages and financial analyses for leadership.
• Supporting tax and external reporting requirements by coordinating financial data and documentation.
• Partnering with leadership across the firm to support strategic initiatives and financial transparency.

Job description

At DLA, LLC, a leading advisory firm, we are seeking a Controller to join our Internal Operations team in Fairfield, NJ. This leadership role oversees financial reporting, accounting operations, and core business processes, guiding a team to maintain accurate, timely statements and robust controls.

You will manage month-end closes, billing, payroll, and revenue cycles while partnering with leadership on budgets, forecasts, and strategic initiatives.