Controller for CPA Firm
About The Position
The Innovative CPA Group (ICG) is seeking a Controller to join its team at the Shelton, Connecticut headquarters. ICG is an employee-centric firm of experienced tax and accounting professionals, with a culture focused on empowerment, accountability, and broad expertise. The firm uses technology to streamline workflows and improve client service. The Controller oversees financial reporting, planning, accounting operations, cash management, and accounts payable and receivable. The role also evaluates financial performance against operational goals and leads financial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. The position supervises the accounting department and financial staff and works with external auditors, banks, vendors, and business partners.
Requirements
- At least eight years of Controller or CFO experience.
- Expertise with QuickBooks Online.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence, with the ability to motivate staff.
- Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and present monthly and annual financial reports, including monthly profit and loss by location and forecast-versus-budget reporting by location.
- Assess the firm’s financial performance in relation to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts, and provide insight and recommendations for short- and long-term growth plans.
- Lead financial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, including reviewing and analyzing target-company financial statements, key performance metrics, and risk exposures.
- Supervise the accounting department to ensure proper functioning of systems, databases, and financial software; maintain and back up accounting systems; and supervise financial staff.
- Oversee the month-end close process, regularly review procedures, and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Manage cash-flow planning and ensure funds are available.
- Maintain banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
- Oversee weekly cash management and the Accounts Payable Department; approve large payables, sign checks, and authorize large wires and ACH transactions.
- Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance on collections.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid health insurance for the employee; dependent and spouse coverage is available at the employee’s cost.
- Four weeks of vacation.
- Onsite gym membership at the Shelton location.
- Flexible work hours.
- Hybrid work option for the right candidate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
