Controller / Client Advisory Services (CAS)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Controller for assigned clients, providing outsourced accounting leadership and strategic financial guidance.
• Lead the monthly financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion while proactively resolving issues that could impact deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact and owning communication with clients, internal staff, and business partners.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly and annual financial statements, management reporting packages, and key performance metrics for executive leadership and Boards.
• Evaluate clients' internal control environments and recommend improvements to strengthen financial processes and mitigate risk.
• Lead clients through year-end close and financial statement audit preparation, ensuring they are audit-ready and supporting external audit activities.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of clients' organizational policies, applicable federal and state regulations, and current accounting standards.
• Drive departmental growth through process improvements, operational initiatives, and participation in strategic planning.
• Mentor, train, develop, and supervise staff and senior accountants, fostering professional growth and high-quality client service.
• Travel to client locations as needed to support engagements, meetings, and business development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• Active CPA license required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience serving in a Controller, Client Advisory Services (CAS), or equivalent leadership role.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred, particularly within a Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAS) practice.
• At least 2 years of experience leading, mentoring, and supervising accounting professionals.
• Experience preparing financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and ensuring audit readiness.
• Proficiency with cloud-based accounting systems, including QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, NetSuite, and similar accounting and financial management platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Culture and Core Values

KerberRose offers a fun, supportive atmosphere of professionalism marked by a personal touch. We believe in creating an environment which encourages and supports professional and personal development. Our core values drive our culture: Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Balanced Life, Community Oriented. Our team members are our most valuable assets, which is why KerberRose team members are given frequent opportunities for achievement and recognition.

Benefits

• Mentorship and Talent Development Program
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Education
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employer Matching 401(K) & Profit Sharing Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account/Section 125 Plan
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Reimbursement and Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Business Development Incentives