What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Fellows Financial Group?
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and technology-minded Controller to oversee our financial operations and support the continued growth of our business.
This role goes beyond traditional accounting. We are looking for someone who can deliver accurate financial reporting, provide meaningful insight into profitability and business performance, and build efficient, scalable processes. The ideal candidate takes ownership, anticipates challenges, and uses technology to simplify operations and improve decision-making.
Key Responsibilities- Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop KPIs, forecasts, scenario models, and profitability reports that help leadership understand business performance and plan for the future.
- Multi-Entity Accounting: Manage separate books, intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting across multiple entities.
- Commission Accounting: Oversee commission calculations, reconciliations, reporting, and payment processes while identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.
- Financial Operations & Compliance: Own the monthly close, banking, credit cards, payroll coordination, and accurate financial reporting. Monitor multistate compliance requirements and proactively identify potential risks.
- Technology & Process Improvement: Optimize accounting systems, automate repetitive tasks, improve workflows, and build simple, cost-effective processes that can scale with the business.
- Leadership Support: Partner with leadership to identify trends, improve profitability, solve problems, and support informed business decisions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Several years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a Controller or Accounting Manager role.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close, and accounting principles.
- Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks or comparable accounting software.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with commission accounting, multistate compliance, and process automation is a plus.
We value someone who is trustworthy, proactive, and genuinely invested in the success of the business. You take ownership, anticipate needs, identify problems before they escalate, and continually look for smarter ways to work. You combine strong accounting knowledge with sound judgment, technological aptitude, and a desire to improve both financial performance and operational efficiency.