Controller
$100,000–$135,000 year
On-site · Rochester, New York, United States
Job Summary
Hands-on, strategic Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions for a growing professional services firm. Oversee the accounting/billing department (work-in-process, receivables, timeliness of financial reporting), manage month-end close, P&L and budgets/forecasts, develop and maintain revenue activity schedules, present monthly financial reports, and supervise a small finance team (2 colleagues). Drive process improvements, ensure compliance and internal controls, manage cash flow and banking relationships, oversee 401(k) plan and related audits/renewals, prepare tax workpapers and 1099s, and support strategic planning with leadership. Requires strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on leadership, and the ability to balance execution with scalable process design; collaboration with partners and operations on time, billing, projections, and client realization.
Required Qualifications
- Accounting experience in a professional services company/firm (legal, accounting, consulting, engineering or similar) is required
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in accounting (at least 4 as a Controller or similar management role)
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business, CPA preferred but not required
- Understanding of WIP, hourly billing and realization
- Solid management/supervisory experience
- Experience with QuickBooks is required, experience with WIP/time reporting/billing software package(s) is a plus
- Hands-on experience with month close, year-end, general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic and diverse team environment
- Results-orientated focus, ability to embrace and lead change and think strategically, multi-tasking, strong sense of urgency, and excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
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