Controller

Gregory Fca - Ardmore, PA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Ardmore, PA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

Gregory FCA is seeking a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, manage month-end closings, generate financial forecasts, and provide financial advice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business services, particularly in retainer-based accounting and expense tracking, and must be proficient in various accounting software. This role requires a commitment to working in a near paperless environment and utilizing tech-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, G/L, Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports
• Analyze variances and communicate to management with recommended actions
• Automate accounting tasks and procedures
• Prepare forecasts of income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows; prepare an annual budget; create, maintain and forecast team-based profit margins
• Prepare quarterly financial overview for board of directors and attend board meetings to discuss financial reports
• Interface with accountant and PE investors
• Provide proactive consultation, interpretation, and education of financial matters to drive business decisions
• Oversee firm's banking process including bank statement reconciliation and review of EFT and check activity
• Process payroll
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Oversee an accounting clerk, providing support and reviewing work as needed

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a financial controller
• At least 10 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Degree in Accounting
• Experience with business services providers that work on a retainer basis
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills, with an emphasis on Excel/Google Sheets, QuickBooks, Google Workspace, Paychex Flex, and time management software

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in handling multiple concurrent tasks and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to remain flexible with changing priorities and meet both short and long deadlines
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents
• Strong analytic, planning, and organizational skills
• High standards of personal and professional integrity and character
• Demonstrate strong and pragmatic business acumen
• Business services in legal, accounting, advertising/PR preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Work from home flexibility
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance