Controller

Job DescriptionJob Description Controller (Professional Services industry experience required)

Summary:

Insero Talent Solutions is recruiting a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions during a period of rapid growth for a professional services company. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial professional services environment and is comfortable balancing day-to-day execution with building scalable processes and controls. The Controller will oversee core accounting operations, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and serve as a key partner to company leadership on financial management, compliance, and growth initiatives. There is a team of 2 others in the Finance department who would report to this person. This role requires both strong technical expertise and a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset.

Key Objectives:

Oversee company's accounting/billing department in connection with work-in-process, collection of receivables and the timeliness of financial reporting package. Embraces innovation and change, challenging ways of doing things and pro-actively seeking ways to improve personally, the team and our firm processes. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial budgets/forecasts, as well as the comparison reports to actual results. Development and maintenance of monthly revenue activity schedules for use in maintaining the status of firm. Present monthly financial reports to management, as well as ad hoc reports as needed. Manage accounts payable, purchase orders, accounts receivable processes and reporting, and multi-state payroll processing/administration. Manage and report on cash flow, maintain all bank accounts, process monthly bank recs. Oversite of firm's 401(k) plan, annual 401(k) plan audit, YE compliance testing and prepare all renewal applications for firm corporate insurances. Improve, monitor, and update internal accounting policies. Participate in strategic planning including implementation, monitoring/reporting results on short-term and long-term business objectives including results related to the company's growth model. Work with operations to plan meetings with partners discussing time, billing, collection, projections, and analyze client realization. Interaction with various banks and other professional providers. Prepare all workpapers for tax return (all entities) and assist with tax return. Annual preparation of 1099s. Annual Section 125 testing.

Requirements:

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 Key Attributes for Success Hands-on, detail-oriented leader who can balance execution with strategic thinking Strong communicator who can translate financial information into actionable insights Organized, proactive, and adaptable in an evolving business environment Collaborative mindset with a service-oriented approach Why Join Us Opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the finance function of a growing company High visibility and partnership with company leaders Ability to build scalable processes and leave a lasting impact

Pay:

Salary ranges from $100,000 - $135,000, based upon background and experience.