Controller

A top-notch CPA firm in Atlanta is hiring a Controller to join their team. This role is hybrid.

Job Duties

Accounting & Reporting Leadership

Lead the Month-end, QTR-end and year-end close process

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements

Oversee general ledger, journal entries, accruals, reserves, and account reconciliations

Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year and assists with the preparation of the corporate tax return.

Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies. Revenue Cycle (Billing & Collection) Supervision

Oversee client billing and collection processes to ensure accurate invoicing and timely collection

Foster development of best practice standards to reduce billing cycle time and improve collection rates

Actively monitor:

WIP aging to ensure timely conversion of unbilled WIP and identification

AR aging to ensure timely collection and identification of trends

Support coordination with principals and managers to resolve billing disputes

Establish and enforce policies for credit limits, write-offs, as well as all general protocols related to billing and collection

Support coordination with principals and managers to resolve billing disputes

Establish and enforce policies for credit limits, write-offs, as well as all general protocols related to billing and collection Accounts Payable & Payroll Oversight

Supervise the accountsâ payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and expense reimbursements

Ensure adherence to approval workflows and firm policies for disbursements and vendor setup

Monitor cash disbursements and coordinate payment runs to optimize cash flow

Supervise Payroll processing in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Review payroll for accuracy, including compensation, benefits, deductions, and tax filings

Liaise with external payroll providers and internal HR to ensure proper documentation and reporting

Ensure timely filing of payroll tax returns and year end forms (e.g., W-2â s, 1099â s) Treasury & Cash Management Leadership

Monitor daily cash balances and ensure adequate liquidity to meet operational needs

Forecast cash flow and manage short-term borrowing or investing activities

Oversee banking relationships and negotiate terms for credit lines and services

Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts and proper cash application

Implement and maintain effective cash controls and fraud prevention processes Financial Planning & Analysis Support

Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes

Provide variance analysis and commentary to support management decisions Internal Controls & Compliance Leadership

Maintain appropriate internal controls over financial reporting, timekeeping, and billing

Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures specific to professional services industry

Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards applicable to the professional services industry â and accounting firms specifically Team Leadership

Supervise, coach and develop the finance team members

Establish goals, delegate tasks, and evaluate team performance

Foster a culture of accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement

Serve as a key member of the corporate operations leadership team What You Bring

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and comfortably interact with senior leaders

Proven ability to efficiently multitask, organize, prioritize, and coordinate simultaneous responsibilities, initiatives, and leadership duties

Established analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication capabilities, accompanied by solid Microsoft Suite and General Ledger application (i.e., Sage) skills

Experience supervising staff and leading teams to accomplish strategic objectives and the ability to work 3+ day per week in office â with the balance being virtual Required Experience and Education:

CPA

Bachelorâ s and/or masterâ s degree in accounting

5+ years of general accounting experience Preferred:

2+ years of general accounting experience within public accounting environment Base Salary $115,000-$150,000. Final determination of salary will be based on an evaluation of experience, education, budget, etc.