Controller

Aston Carter•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking a Controller to join their team. This is a permanent, fully remote position based out of Philadelphia, PA. The Controller will be responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, reviewing account reconciliations, supporting billing and invoicing reconciliations, and assisting with QuickBooks Online and Excel-based tasks. The role involves preparing financial statements, conducting financial analysis, providing reports to leadership, supervising a team of 2 accounting staff, managing contracts, ensuring GAAP compliance, developing internal controls, and coordinating with external auditors and tax professionals. The Controller will also calculate quarterly bonuses, and assist the CFO with budgets, forecasts, and cash management as needed.

Requirements

Director/Controller level with prior experience leading teams
Public accounting background strongly preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounting role, with at least 3 years at the Senior Accountant or Manager level
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
Intermediate proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online
Experience with multi-site environments required
Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines
CPA
Intermediate Excel with Pivots/LOOKUPS
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Effective communicator who thrives in remote work settings
Comfortable working with limited supervision

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries
Review or conduct account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet accounts
Support billing and invoicing reconciliations for outside billing provider and ME close activities
Assist with QuickBooks Online and Excel-based tasks
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for cost control and improvement.
Provide insightful financial reports to family leadership to support strategic decision-making.
Supervise a team including 2 accounting staff
Manage the process for contracts
Ensure adherence to all relevant accounting standards (GAAP) and tax regulations.
Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks
Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals to facilitate the audit or review and tax return preparation processes
Calculating quarterly bonuses for corporate employees
Assist CFO in budgets and forecasts when needed
Assisting CFO in cash management when needed