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Controller - 405697
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Client Overview
Our client is a well-established and growing organization based in New York City, seeking an experienced Controller to join their Finance team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader to make an immediate impact while contributing to the company's continued growth and financial success.
Salary/Hourly Rate
$75/hr - $100/hr
Position Overview
The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close processes, and internal controls. This individual will serve as a key business partner to leadership, ensuring the integrity of financial information and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities Of The Controller
Our client is a well-established and growing organization based in New York City, seeking an experienced Controller to join their Finance team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader to make an immediate impact while contributing to the company's continued growth and financial success.
Salary/Hourly Rate
$75/hr - $100/hr
Position Overview
The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close processes, and internal controls. This individual will serve as a key business partner to leadership, ensuring the integrity of financial information and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities Of The Controller
- Manage the full-cycle accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Oversee cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
- Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.
- Review account reconciliations and resolve complex accounting issues.
- Partner with executive leadership to provide financial analysis and operational insights.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives and systems optimization.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- CPA designation is strongly preferred.
- Experience in a mid-sized or high-growth organization.
- Prior experience overseeing audits and tax compliance.
- Knowledge of budget planning and financial forecasting.
- Experience with ERP implementations or process improvement initiatives.
- Public accounting background is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- CPA designation is preferred.
- Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).