Controller (Consulting)

Controller

SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC ("SolomonEdwards") is a full-service professional services firm offering financial, operational, and technology consulting and operations support. We work with some of the world's most prominent companies to help them envision and achieve a better future. We know that our consulting services are only as meaningful as the people and talent behind them, and we are committed to recruiting incredibly talented, committed, and collaborative individuals who can help us deliver exceptional client service.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Controller to own day-to-day accounting, payroll, and reporting functions across a multi-entity structure. The Controller will ensure a timely and accurate month-end close, perform reconciliations, journal entries, and partner commission calculations, and maintain audit-ready financial records. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving environment with multiple revenue streams and variable partner commissions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and comfortable working cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and Legal teams.

Essential Duties

• Month-End and Period-End Close
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, accruals, D&A, and intercompany eliminations.
• Manage closing checklist compliance and proactively resolve variances before reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and reconcile prepaid, accrual, and deferred revenue balances.
• Payroll and Employee-Related Accounting
• Administer payroll; ensure timely funding and posting to the GL.
• Record payroll-related journal entries.
• Support deferred compensation schedules and bonus accruals.
• Commissions, Settlements, and Partner Payments
• Calculate and reconcile commission and revenue-share payments to parking operators and channel partners.
• Validate enforcement and transaction-fee data against system-generated reports.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation supporting each settlement and partner remittance.
• Collaborate with Operations to track contract terms, fee splits, and percentage-based payouts.
• General Ledger Integrity and Reconciliations
• Prepare and review reconciliations for all significant balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Maintain detailed rollforwards for intangibles, software development costs, and fixed assets.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance
• Support preparation of internal financial packages and board-level reports.
• Coordinate annual audit deliverables and serve as the primary contact for external auditors and advisors.
• Partner with tax advisors to ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local filings.
• Support deferred tax and R&D credit calculations in collaboration with external specialists.
• Policy, Controls, and Process Improvement
• Develop and maintain accounting policies compliant with US GAAP.
• Strengthen internal controls around cash management, settlements, and revenue recognition.
• Assist in process automation and system optimization projects (e.g., Power BI, NetSuite).
• Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation across all entities and accounts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with the CFO and FP&A to reconcile financial data with forecasts, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
• Collaborate with Operations and Legal to ensure alignment between contracts, billing, and accounting.
• Partner with the Technology team on data validation for enforcement transactions and SaaS usage metrics.

Qualifications

Skills and Job-Specific Competencies

Travel Requirements

No travel will be required, unless at the client's discretion.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities upon request to enable them to perform essential functions. This role may require mobility to attend in-person meetings, sitting or standing for extended periods, and the use of telephone, computer, or other electronic communication devices.

Salary Range

SolomonEdwards values your unique and individual experience and background. As such, we take a comprehensive approach when determining compensation for our roles. The compensation for this specific role is based on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to education, licensure and certifications, location, experience, and training.

Benefits

We are committed to providing health and financial stability by offering a comprehensive suite of benefits. Benefits include access to top-tier employers and job opportunities, health insurance, sick leave, and 401(k).

Inclusion and Diversity Statement

SolomonEdwards is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We firmly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. All employees, including managers and supervisors, are responsible for upholding our EEO and diversity principles. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. We value the contribution and wisdom of the team. At SolomonEdwards, we have built a vibrant and inclusive community. Our team members are curious, committed, and diverse. In keeping with our mission to build value through people, we cultivate a culture where differences are celebrated, and all members are treated fairly and equitably. Employees, business partners, and our extended stakeholder family are empowered to share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives and to be their whole selves.

Privacy

We adhere to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Your privacy is important to us, and we never sell your data to third parties. Personal information is only collected to match applicants with job opportunities.

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Our talent acquisition team prioritizes integrity, professionalism, and transparency in every interaction. When you engage with SolomonEdwards, you can trust a respectful, secure experience from verified contacts.

Place of Work : Remote

Requisition ID : 19

Job Type : Full Time

Application Email : JMcConnell@solomonedwards.com