Controller

Job Description Controller Well-established and dynamic accounting and consulting firm. The Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations and processes of a 10+ Partner accounting firm. Responsibilities: Monthly Accounting/Billing: Manage time input into practice management software, producing work in process reports and billing at the end of each month. Review billing by Partner with the Partner. Prepare billing analysis reports by Partner, by department, by location, and recap of billing, write-downs, and holds. Email Partners with WIP recap reports during and at the end of the billing cycle. Post billing from Practice Management software to general ledger. Accounts Payable: Manage the posting of invoices to Sage software. Review for appropriate approval and coding. Manage the printing of checks for signature and attach appropriate backup for signature. Manage AP and the timing of payments in conjunction with cash flow management. Collections: Review daily deposits and posting to appropriate accounts in Practice Management. Post monthly receipts appropriately to Sage Software. Manage the periodic AR review with Partners to enhance collections. General Ledger: Post general journal entry for payroll to the appropriate departments and locations in the general ledger. Post billing journal entry in the general ledger. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for 6 bank accounts. Review the general ledger. Prepare monthly financial statements for 3 entities. Prepare month-end and year-end close of Sage. Cash Management: Manage the preparation of daily deposits to the bank. Manage the preparation of cash reporting to Partners. Monitor and follow up with clients with past due accounts. Review bank activity in bank accounts on a daily basis. Manage cash flow, including utilization of LOC. Payroll: Manage the preparation and payment of semi-monthly payroll. Prepare Payroll reports by department and location. Prepare time entry analysis reports as needed. Miscellaneous: Assist with preparation of annual budget. Prepare for annual insurance renewal. Assist with the preparation of annual tax returns. Develop and improve financial information gathering and reporting to Partners so that they may better manage the business. Further improve the efficiency of the accounting department. Gather information and prepare reports for the annual meeting. Complete various annual surveys with Firm financial information. Management: Manage a staff of one full-time accountant and preferably manage others who participate in the above. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent. 5 years' experience in financial management at a Professional Services Firm. Ability to work extended hours as necessary. Strong multi-tasking skills. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel. Sage software (or similar, preferred). Practice Management software (or similar, preferred). ADP Payroll software (or similar, preferred). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05