Controller

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and deliver accurate, timely reporting for our client who runs a well-established professional services firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role will guide core accounting activities, strengthen financial controls, and provide leadership with meaningful analysis to support planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and discretion.Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is complete, reliable, and delivered on schedule.• Direct the month-end and year-end close cycle, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and related financial records.• Build and monitor budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to help leadership evaluate performance and make informed operational decisions.• Oversee cash management, working capital, billing, receivables, payables, collections, and revenue recognition to support financial stability.• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls designed to protect assets, reduce risk, and support regulatory and policy compliance.• Prepare supporting analyses, schedules, and presentation materials for executive and committee-level financial reviews.• Supervise the billing specialist and other operational positions by providing training, feedback, and day-to-day leadership that supports growth and accountability.• Manage payroll-related financial oversight, retirement deferral administration, benefits census coordination, and workers’ compensation audit support.• Partner with firm leadership on profitability analysis by service line and location, and contribute financial insight to strategic and operational planning.• Oversee accounting technology initiatives, system-related improvements, and facility management coordination as business needs requireThe incumbent retired recently and our client is looking to make a direct hire for this opening quickly. If you are looking for a very stable, well run professional services firm to make a career move, our client has a strong base, bonus potential, flexibility outside of core working hours and one day work from home after an intial training period. Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at View phone number on click.appcast.io to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required and CPA or CPA candidate is a plus• 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within public accounting or another services environment.• Strong command of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.• Demonstrated experience working with general ledger management and financial statement preparation.• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and other accounting tools used to support accurate reporting.• Proven ability to analyze financial results, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions.• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.Job typePerm