Financial Controller

Allworth Financial (www.allworthfinancial.com) is an independent investment financial advisory firm that specializes in retirement planning, investment advising, and 401(k) management with a direct approach to financial planning. Allworth Financial delivers long- and short-term investment planning solutions and advice to help clients achieve their goals and plan strategically for retirement.

Allworth Financial is a high growth, private equity backed, multi branch Registered Investment Advisor. Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1993 Allworth is primarily a fee-based, employee-centric fiduciary advisory firm, that prides itself on emphasizing client well-being and education. The business is a multi-billion dollar firm and is on track for continued growth through both acquisitions and strong organic growth. Allworth is considered a great place to work and was once again given the prestigious "Circle of Excellence" award by the National Business Research Institute for employee and client satisfaction in 2021, placing it among the best-loved brands in America. Allworth Financial was also recognized as a Barron's Top 40 RIA in 2022.

Allworth Financial is a highly successful firm in the Wealth Management Industry, expanding quickly through a combination of M&A and organic growth. The firm has expanded more than 10x over the past 7 years, to over $250 million of revenue and over 500 associates.

The Financial Controller plays a crucial role at Allworth, overseeing the accounting, billing and payroll departments. Ensuring financial records, reports, and statements are accurate and compliant with laws and regulations.

This is a full-time, exempt hybrid position, reporting into our Folsom, CA office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Provide technical and operational leadership across accounting functions. Manage the accounting team of 10 associates, including hiring, training, and supporting associates develop to keep pace with firm growth
• Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting
• M&A Diligence and integration: Lead the process to ensure acquired businesses are reviewed and integrated optimally from an accounting perspective, ensuring that new and existing firm associates are supported throughout the transitions
• Billing and Variable Compensation: Manage the team responsible for billing clients on assets under management, and the associated advisor variable compensation processes
• Payroll and Benefits: Oversee the team responsible for managing payroll and benefits for the firm
• Systems and Controls: Implement and oversee financial systems, processes, and controls to safeguard company assets and ensure integrity of financial data
• Broker Dealer: Ensure appropriate accounting for all broker dealer related business
  
  

Qualifications

• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar qualification. Series 27 or 28 preferred
• Experience: 10 years of managerial experience in accounting, preferably in a combination of both public company and private equity backed firm environments. Preferred industries: Wealth Management, Asset Management, Insurance, Real Estate Investment
• Skills: In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, strong leadership and communication skills
  
  

BENEFITS

We value our associates' time and effort. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive base pay and an extensive benefits package, including:

• Medical: Blue Shield (PPOs and HDHP with HSA) plans and Kaiser (HMO) plans for California associates
• Dental insurance with MetLife
• Vision insurance with VSP
• Optional supplemental benefits
• Healthcare savings accounts with company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous 401K contributions
• Exempt associates qualify for our flexible paid time off policy.
• Non-Exempt associates will receive 15 days of paid time off annually during the first three years of employment
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Option to participate in our Equity Purchase Program
• Future growth opportunities within the company
  
  

In addition, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our associates, where people can learn and grow with the firm. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Benefits are available to full-time associates who work more than 30 hours a week.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. Typical reporting relationships are described, but actual relationships may vary in some instances. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or knowledge required of personnel classified in this job.

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