What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at UHY-US?
A great client is seeking a Controller to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong full-scope accounting experience, leadership capability, and experience partnering with operations and external stakeholders.
The Controller role is an onsite position. This is a client direct hire position.
Controller Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes and review financial statements
- Establish, monitor, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Partner with operational leadership to support business initiatives and decision-making
- Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies
- Prepare and review management reports, variance analysis, and ad-hoc financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements
- Manage and mentor the accounting team; provide guidance on complex issues
- Oversee and improve accounting systems, access controls, and reporting tools
- Identify process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Protect company assets through strong controls and risk management practices
- Support special projects as needed
Controller Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or certification preferred
- Progressive experience in accounting or finance, including leadership responsibilities
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience working with external auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies
- Strong systems aptitude and experience improving accounting processes
- Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and lead a team
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