Senior Controller 16772323

Cherry Bekaert•Washington, DC

About The Position

Senior Controller / Finance Transformation Lead (Controllership + Technical Accounting) Position Summary We are seeking a hands-on senior finance leader to strengthen controllership, elevate reporting quality, and lead process and system improvements across the accounting function. This role blends core accounting leadership (close, reporting, controls) with technical accounting and finance transformation (process redesign, ERP optimization, automation, and KPI-driven reporting). The ideal candidate is comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed execution levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience (public accounting and/or complex industry environment).
Strong command of U.S. GAAP and close/reporting fundamentals.
Demonstrated experience improving processes, implementing controls, and supporting audits.
Advanced Excel capability; comfort working with large datasets and building repeatable models/templates.
ERP experience (implementation, migration, or optimization) with one or more: NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Workday, Oracle, or similar.

Nice To Haves

CPA (active or prior), MBA a plus.
SEC reporting and/or SOX/ICOFR experience.
M&A integration and purchase accounting exposure.
Experience in PE-backed, high-growth, multi-entity environments.
Analytics/BI exposure (Power BI/Tableau) or data tooling (SQL/Python) helpful.

Responsibilities

Controllership & Close Own and/or lead monthly/quarterly close activities: journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis, and financial statement production.
Ensure accurate, timely reporting and clean audit trails across GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, and key balance sheet areas.
Technical Accounting & Reporting Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance; draft technical memos and accounting policies.
Support complex transactions (revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, stock compensation, credit losses, etc.).
Prepare and support external reporting needs as applicable (e.g., audit schedules, tie-outs, workpapers; SEC reporting exposure a plus).
Audit Readiness, Compliance & Controls Liaise with external auditors and advisors; manage audit requests and issue resolution.
Design, improve, and document internal controls; support SOX/ICOFR readiness where applicable.
Finance Transformation & Systems Lead or support ERP implementations and process optimization initiatives (record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash).
Improve close speed, data quality, and automation; build repeatable checklists, templates, and workflow standards.
Partner with IT and cross-functional leaders on configuration, testing, integrations, and data governance.
FP&A & Executive Partnership Contribute to budgeting/forecasting, operating metrics, and management reporting.
Provide clear insights and recommendations to leadership through dashboards and decision-support analysis.
Leadership Manage and develop accounting staff; mentor team members and enhance operating cadence.
Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, tax, legal, and business leaders.