Financial Controller

About the role

The Financial Controller is a key member of the leadership team responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a rapidly growing international professional services organization. This role requires a CPA and experience leading accounting teams in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and general ledger activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals across multiple locations.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and key financial metrics to support organizational performance and liquidity.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial results and provide meaningful insights to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Partner with finance leadership to support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes.
• Monitor performance against budget and identify areas of risk or opportunity.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal control processes.
• Ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect company assets and financial data.
• Collaborate with external advisors to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax requirements.
• Support tax filings, audits, and regulatory examinations as needed.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement financial strategies that support business growth.
• Evaluate existing financial processes and systems, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Support system implementations and enhancements when applicable.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Aid in maintaining insurance programs and risk management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures that support sound financial governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Prior experience within a professional services, consulting, or project-based business environment preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing accounting teams.
• Experience managing multi-entity and international accounting environments, including foreign currency considerations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization.