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Controller

$195k
Are you an accomplished financial leader ready to drive operational excellence at a premier global professional services firm? Randstad USA is partnering with a prestigious, internationally recognized organization to recruit a Controller to lead core accounting functions across its enterprise.

In this high-visibility leadership role, you will oversee general ledger operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and global treasury activities. You will partner directly with C-suite executive leadership to safeguard financial integrity while modernizing systems and scaling workflows. The ideal candidate will combine high-level strategic vision with hands-on tactical expertise, leading multi-location teams, optimizing enterprise ERP solutions, and leveraging cutting-edge automation tools. If you are a seasoned accounting executive with a track record of driving change in complex, high-revenue environments, apply today to lead a dynamic team dedicated to institutional excellence.

Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end accounting operations, including general ledger management, monthly/year-end close, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, payroll, fixed assets, internal controls, and external audit management.

• Direct global banking activities, treasury initiatives, and short/long-term cash flow forecasting while managing key financial institution partnerships.

• Oversee financial and accounting operations across international offices, ensuring full alignment with global compliance standards and institutional priorities.

• Mentor, recruit, and develop a high-performing accounting team across domestic and international locations, driving technical excellence and accountability.

• Drive enterprise system optimizations, leveraging ERP tools (such as 3E or Aderant), workflow automation, and emerging AI tools to improve team productivity and data accuracy.

• Provide executive oversight of client trust accounting activities, ensuring absolute regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder communication.

• Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control protocols (both system-based and manual) to prevent errors, fraud, and financial irregularities.

• Serve as the principal accounting authority on cross-functional firmwide initiatives, digital transformations, and core process redesigns.

salary: $195,000 - $290,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

See post for details

Skills
  • General Ledger (10 years of experience is preferred)
  • CPA
  • GAAP
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 10 years
  • Experience level: Director
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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