Job Description
Our client, a professional services firm is seeking their Corporate Controller to join their team remotely. The Corporate Controller will be responsible for leading all aspects of the accounting and reporting functions within the Corporate ledger. The ideal candidate will lead the Accounting and function (AR, AP, Payroll) in executing the monthly close on a timely basis, as well as provide timely financial reporting (external, internal/departmental, tax, statutory, ad hoc analysis and reconciliations.)
Responsibilities:
-Responsible for monthly bank reporting.
-Lead the month-end and yearly close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, reporting packages, and variance analysis.
-Review bi-weekly payroll, journal entries and prepare monthly reconciliations.
-Manage the month-end reporting process in compliance with deadlines and guidelines.
-Oversee a team of 3 direct reports within the Accounting group implementing and maintaining robust financial controls in accordance with GAAP.
-Provide monthly reporting to corporate executives to ensure strict adherence to budgets
-Lead the accounting team in the build out of desktop procedures/policies for the various corporate accounting workstreams.
-Ensure compliance and oversee federal, state, and local financial regulations and
tax filings.
-Review and approve monthly reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts and P&L accounts.
-Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues
affecting the organization.
-Build and manage scalable and automated process of reconciliation.
-Own SOX compliance by establishing/maintaining strong accounting controls and cost practices over financial reporting.
-Manage/Review monthly close entries according to U.S. GAAP (i.e., Accruals, Cash and CC Reconciliations, Amortization/Depreciation.)
-Assist VP Finance in tracking client profitability / managing Corporate Allocations process.
-Assist in treasury functions including day to day banking and cash activity.
-Assist the V.P. Finance with ad hoc financial analyses, including P&L variances and cash flow forecasting.
-Manage Internal, External, and statutory audits. Prepare schedules as assigned and conduct audit research and answer audit requests.
-Strategy planning development.
Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
-Experience managing a team within a financial close process (4-5 day close timeline)
-Public Accounting experience is a plus but not a must.
-Demonstrated competence in operational improvement and system optimization
-Strong communication skills (verbal and writing.)
-Ability to present accurate financial information in a clear and concise manner.
-Ability to coordinate and lead projects involving several departments.
-Excellent Excel skills.
-Management experience coupled with the ability to delegate and manage tasks to achieve team goals.
-This role reports to the CEO
Six plus years of relevant experience.
Location: Remote, but candidate may well want to live within the metro N.Y. area to facilitate periodic meetings located in N.Y.C.
Compensation: 80k-95k plus potential Bonus and all Benefits.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 80,000.00 95,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Remote job,