Controller (Management Consulting)

Cantor Fitzgerald • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Controller oversees project accounting for the Management Consulting service line and month-end close activities for domestic and international entities. The role maintains financial models, analyzes financial performance, prepares and reviews management reporting, and supports audits, internal controls, budgeting, and tax-related requests. It also manages overseas accounting resources and responds to management and executive requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA certification is required.
• 4–5 years of hands-on accounting managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project accounting for the Management Consulting service line, including project setup, contract management, invoicing, revenue recognition, and project closeout.
• Oversee and review month-end close activities for domestic and international entities, including invoicing, revenue recognition, account reconciliations, foreign currency revaluation, transfer pricing calculations, and journal entries.
• Calculate and record monthly payroll and vacation accruals.
• Maintain financial models for multiple entities and analyze balance sheet and income statement performance, identifying trends and variances.
• Process monthly allocations.
• Review vendor invoices and initiate weekly vendor payments through banking platforms.
• Support the Accounts Payable team with general ledger coding and other accounting-related inquiries.
• Prepare monthly reporting for management and review reporting prepared by others in the department before distribution.
• Assist with financial statement audits, internal control reviews, budgeting processes, and tax-related requests.
• Respond to requests and questions from management and the executive team.
• Lead or participate in special projects and prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports as needed.
• Manage overseas accounting resources, providing guidance, oversight, and support to ensure accurate and timely completion of accounting activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager