Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Manage accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, treasury, and financial reporting for the firm's U.S. and international subsidiaries.

• Direct the month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Ensure uniform accounting policies, reporting standards, and financial controls across various entities.

• Collaborate with local accounting, tax, and professional advisors for statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.

• Enhance accounting processes, workflows, systems, and internal controls.

• Automate manual tasks and utilize technology, including AI.

• Supervise international treasury operations, cash management, foreign currency transactions, intercompany funding, and banking relationships.

• Work in partnership with the CFO on global treasury practices, liquidity, and growth strategies.

• Standardize billing procedures across audit, tax, and consulting services.

• Develop performance metrics and dashboards for accounting operations.

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of approximately 13 accounting professionals, including two direct reports.

• Set expectations, accountability, and development opportunities for the team.

• Assist in the implementation and optimization of financial systems and technology.

• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.

• Contribute to mergers and acquisitions, integration, and strategic initiatives.

• Enhance financial infrastructure to support long-term growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience managing accounting operations for multiple legal entities, ideally across international jurisdictions.

• Strong grasp of financial reporting, accounting principles, internal controls, and closing processes.

• Preference for experience in a professional services environment.

• Proven track record in improving processes, implementing technology, and automating repetitive tasks.

• Working knowledge of international accounting and financial reporting, including foreign currency translation and intercompany transactions.

• Experience in international treasury operations, focusing on foreign currency exposure, cash management, and cross-border banking.

• Familiarity with accounting and regulatory requirements in Australia and Ireland is advantageous.

• Experience with financial systems and accounting technology, including ERP platforms and workflow automation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Capability to balance strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail.

• Continuous improvement mindset and a curiosity about finance operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in a Controller or similar accounting leadership position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.

• 401(k) with a matching contribution.

• Financial wellness programs.

• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer days.

• Options for hybrid or remote work.

• Flexible working hours.

• Discretionary performance-based bonuses.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Support for certifications.

• Mentorship programs.

• Opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility.

• DEI initiatives.

• Employee resource groups.

• Wellness programs.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Professional development opportunities.