Controller

Controller - Fully Onsite - White Plains, NY

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to take ownership of the company’s accounting function from soup to nuts. This is an excellent opportunity for a Controller who enjoys being directly involved in the day-to-day accounting operations while also improving processes, strengthening controls, and building a more sophisticated accounting infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, particularly ASC 606 revenue recognition, along with hands-on experience with accrual accounting and transitioning an organization from cash-basis to accrual accounting.

This role will have significant ownership and visibility across the organization. The Controller will assess the existing accounting environment, identify gaps, implement improved processes and controls, troubleshoot complex accounting issues, and ensure the company’s financial information is accurate, timely, and properly reported.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of the company’s accounting function while reporting to CFO.

Manage all aspects of the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting

Implement and manage ASC 606 revenue recognition processes

Lead the transition from cash-basis to accrual accounting

Evaluate existing accounting and revenue recognition processes and identify areas for improvement

Develop and implement accounting procedures, internal controls, and reconciliation processes

Troubleshoot accounting issues and provide practical, hands-on solutions

Ensure revenue, expenses, receivables, payables, and related transactions are properly recorded and reported

Prepare and analyze financial statements, accounting schedules, and management reports

Work directly within Intuit Enterprise Suite / QuickBooks Online

Utilize Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and accounting schedules

Identify gaps within the existing accounting infrastructure and implement process improvements

Establish and maintain a strong accounting foundation to support the company’s continued growth

Partner with leadership on accounting, financial reporting, and business-related financial matters

Provide hands-on Controller-level guidance and support across the organization

Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information

Support external accountants, auditors, tax professionals, and other outside financial partners as needed

Qualifications

Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior-level accounting experience

Strong technical accounting background with demonstrated ASC 606 and revenue recognition expertise

Strong understanding of accrual accounting

Experience transitioning an organization from cash-basis to accrual accounting strongly preferred

Strong Intuit Enterprise Suite / QuickBooks Online experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting experience

Proven ability to troubleshoot accounting issues and develop practical solutions

Hands-on approach with the ability to both perform the accounting work and improve the accounting function

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and take ownership of the accounting function

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work fully onsite

Public private CPA highly regarded

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a true hands-on Controller who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and owning the accounting function. This person should be equally comfortable handling day-to-day accounting responsibilities, solving technical accounting issues, improving processes, and partnering with ownership and senior leadership.

This is an opportunity to build, strengthen, and own the accounting function rather than simply oversee an established department.

EOE: We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Pay:$120,000.00 - $125,000.00