Henderson Harbor Group Looking for Controller – $165K+ at New York, NY Full Time

Henderson Harbor Group is a premier executive search and consulting firm with deep experience in finance, accounting, tax and technology. The search division recruits highly skilled professionals for Contract and Permanent positions. We service our clients primarily in the NYC Metro area as well nationally through our AAFA and NPA networks.

Our client is seeking a Controller to join the Accounting and Finance team. The Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and work closely with the broader accounting and finance team to oversee and manage all accounting activities to ensure compliance with legal standards, industry practices, and company goals.

Salary: $165K – $180K

Responsibilities:

As Controller, you will manage the accounting activities of multiple entities and will be involved in strategic planning and supporting organizational goals. You will also be responsible for:

• Managing, supervising, and mentoring the accounting team.
• Directing all aspects of the accounting cycle, billing/accountings receivable and collections; purchases/accounts payable and disbursements, time entry reporting, revenue reorganization (ASC 606), and the monthly closing process (including monthly billing, etc.).
• Ensuring that internal controls over accounting operations are adequate and properly maintained.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Preparing and managing project and operational reporting.
• Managing the annual financial audit process and preparing audit reports.
• Coordinating the preparation of reports and schedules to support annual tax filings.
• Ensuring transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed, and supported in accordance with company policies, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and delivery of all regular and ad hoc management reports.
• Assisting with evaluating all significant accounting transactions.
• Keep up with current industry changes.
• Involved in cash and treasury management, including daily and weekly cash reporting.
• Driving continuous improvement in accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• Deltek preferred
• 8+ years of accounting experience required
• Professional Services Industry experience preferred.