Controller

Our client is a well-established public accounting firm with multiple offices. They are known for professional service, integrity, and a collaborative culture. The firm is creating a Controller role to strengthen internal accounting, lead administrative and bookkeeping staff, and help grow its client advisory services practice. What They Bring to the Table Our client offers a senior leadership role in a professional services environment with competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a culture that supports teamwork, professional development, and work-life balance. 100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee, plus dental, vision, and supplementary insurance 401(k) Paid vacation and quarterly recharge days Paid training, gym membership, and additional workplace perks Supportive culture with career growth and continuous professional development What You Bring to the Table We are seeking a Controller with an accounting degree or comparable experience, at least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience that includes ownership of a monthly close and financial statement preparation, required CPA firm experience, and required supervisory experience leading administrative or accounting staff. Strong Excel skills, working knowledge of payroll and benefits administration, and discretion with confidential compensation and personnel information are essential. Experience reviewing client bookkeeping or CAS work, documenting processes, and using AI tools to improve workflows is preferred. This is a full-time, in-office role with peak demands around month-end close, partner meetings, and busy season. Key Responsibilities: Own the firm’s monthly close, journal entries, general ledger review, bank reconciliations, financial statements, budget-to-actual analysis, and partner reporting Manage weekly AP, expense reimbursements, ACH and Positive Pay, banking controls, and line-of-credit / banking relationships Oversee payroll processing, tax deposits, quarterly and annual filings, 401(k) and cafeteria plan administration, and the firm’s insurance program Oversee billing, AR, unearned revenue, realization, and practice management reporting Provide technical review of staff bookkeeping work, set workpaper standards, and support growth of the client advisory services practice Supervise clerical, administrative, and bookkeeping staff; manage workload, coverage, vendors, and facilities; and build process documentation and cross-training Identify opportunities to reduce manual work through software and AI tools, then lead implementation through training and adoption This is a strong opportunity for an experienced CPA-firm accounting leader to serve as Controller, develop a team, and help build a growing advisory practice in a collaborative, multi-office public accounting environment. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced CPA-firm accounting leader to serve as Controller, develop a team, and help build a growing advisory practice in a collaborative, multi-office public accounting environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr