What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Controller position at The CLK Group?
We need a highly skilled and experienced Controller to lead and manage the firm’s accounting operations. In this role, the Controller will oversee the day-to-day financial functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and client accounting. The Controller will play a key role in managing the firm’s chart of accounts, accounting systems, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
MUST HAVES:
• YOU MUST BE technically exceptional in accounting,
• The ability to multitask and PIVOT as needed, to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Be on top of tasks, without the need for follow-up from leadership.
• Strategic mindset: able to align accounting functions with overall business goals
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a strong ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and offer insights
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate financial concepts, results, and data
• Excellent critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with ERP, consolidation and financial reporting/forecasting, HCM, expense reporting, and similar systems
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of other MS Office tools
• Maintains high level of integrity and ethical standards
• Ownership mentality: takes responsibility for deliverables and drives results
• Strong leadership and team management skills: able to lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Clear and persuasive communicator: comfortable presenting complex financial information to executives and non-finance stakeholders
• Cross-functional collaboration: works effectively with departments like legal, operations and HR
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Oversee the organization’s daily accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and client accounting
• Manage all aspects of the chart of accounts, general ledger, subledgers, accounting modules for the ERP system, and accounting policies and procedures
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and yearly close processes and ensure the timely preparation of accurate, periodic financial statements
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Work with CAO, leadership, and executive teams to support and guide the organization’s financial decisions
• Assess current accounting operations, processes, responsibilities, systems, and reports, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing them accordingly
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective internal controls
• Develop and monitor financial and accounting performance metrics
• Hire, train, and retain accounting staff, including performance management
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, monthly estimates, and variance reports
• Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Provide cost and ad hoc analyses as needed
Work Experience Requirements:
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in accounting roles
• Extensive experience using ERP systems is a must
• Experience involving multi-state/multi-business unit entities
• Accounting experience within a personal injury law firm is a plus
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required
• CPA certification required