Controller

A leading UHY client is seeking a Controller to join their team. The ideal candidate will have Financial Services experience (required), Big 4/large regional CPA firm background (required), and will have experience with fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals.

The Controller role is an hybrid position with 2 – 3 days/week in office. This is a client direct hire position. Relocation assistance is available.

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the most complex areas of accounting. This role involves leading processes and projects that support the CAO and VP of Accounting. Effective communication with senior management across various functions, both within and outside of Accounting is essential, especially when explaining complex matters concisely while maintaining a broad perspective. This position demands a thorough understanding and practical application of technical accounting, controls, systems, and processes. The Controller will handle intricate projects spanning multiple accounting areas, acting as the primary resource for resolving the most complex accounting issues. Responsibilities include managing change, implementing new banking products, leading business combinations/acquisitions integration, conducting independent research, and developing comprehensive project plans to address all technical accounting, operational, and reporting aspects within the accounting department. Additionally, this role involves entity-level control analysis related to financial results, evaluating control designs, and identifying opportunities to reduce risk, cut costs, and enhance efficiency across the department.

Controller Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and accurate accounting information and recommendations for strategic plans and financial reviews. Identify trends and offer insights to the CAO and VP of Accounting. Resolve complex accounting issues for managers, staff, and other departments by researching and interpreting policies, making practical recommendations, and ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for process improvements, both manual and system-based. Manage accounting projects that impact multiple areas of accounting, finance, and the business. Assign appropriate teams to projects, address challenges or escalate to the CAO and Senior Director of Accounting and Accounting Policy, provide regular project status updates, and ensure project deliverables. Act as the primary contact to ensure the correct application of accounting, reporting, control design and operation, integration of company processes or systems, risk reduction, and effective cross-functional communication. This includes handling financial reporting, business combinations, new products, new lines of business, new accounting standards adoption, and complex accounting structures related to asset sales, REITs, trusts, etc.
• Confirm the financial status by coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data. Ensure the timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes. Implement entity-level controls to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of financial statements through senior-level analysis. Collaborate with finance and other departments to compare actual results with budget and forecast, and enhance budgeting and forecasting processes for routine and ad hoc accounting matters.
• Adhere consistently to regulatory and compliance policies and standards. Avoid intentional or willful noncompliance, gross negligence, or disregard for compliance and regulatory standards. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Complete all required compliance training promptly. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and adherence to internal compliance policies and procedures, and stay informed of changing regulations and policies.

Controller Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA license required.
• Financial Services experience required.
• Minimum of 12 - 15 years of accounting experience, including experience in a supervisory role.
• Big 4/large regional CPA firm background required
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Strong understanding of COSO
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

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