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Senior Controller 16772323

Senior Controller 16772323

Cherry Bekaert • Washington, DC, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Controller / Finance Transformation Lead (Controllership + Technical Accounting)

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on senior finance leader to strengthen controllership, elevate reporting quality, and lead process and system improvements across the accounting function. This role blends core accounting leadership (close, reporting, controls) with technical accounting and finance transformation (process redesign, ERP optimization, automation, and KPI-driven reporting). The ideal candidate is comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed execution levels.

Key Responsibilities

Controllership & Close

  • Own and/or lead monthly/quarterly close activities: journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis, and financial statement production.
  • Ensure accurate, timely reporting and clean audit trails across GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, and key balance sheet areas.

Technical Accounting & Reporting

  • Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance; draft technical memos and accounting policies.
  • Support complex transactions (revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, stock compensation, credit losses, etc.).
  • Prepare and support external reporting needs as applicable (e.g., audit schedules, tie-outs, workpapers; SEC reporting exposure a plus).

Audit Readiness, Compliance & Controls

  • Liaise with external auditors and advisors; manage audit requests and issue resolution.
  • Design, improve, and document internal controls; support SOX/ICOFR readiness where applicable.

Finance Transformation & Systems

  • Lead or support ERP implementations and process optimization initiatives (record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash).
  • Improve close speed, data quality, and automation; build repeatable checklists, templates, and workflow standards.
  • Partner with IT and cross-functional leaders on configuration, testing, integrations, and data governance.

FP&A & Executive Partnership

  • Contribute to budgeting/forecasting, operating metrics, and management reporting.
  • Provide clear insights and recommendations to leadership through dashboards and decision-support analysis.

Leadership

  • Manage and develop accounting staff; mentor team members and enhance operating cadence.
  • Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, tax, legal, and business leaders.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience (public accounting and/or complex industry environment).
  • Strong command of U.S. GAAP and close/reporting fundamentals.
  • Demonstrated experience improving processes, implementing controls, and supporting audits.
  • Advanced Excel capability; comfort working with large datasets and building repeatable models/templates.
  • ERP experience (implementation, migration, or optimization) with one or more: NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Workday, Oracle, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications (nice-to-have)

  • CPA (active or prior), MBA a plus.
  • SEC reporting and/or SOX/ICOFR experience.
  • M&A integration and purchase accounting exposure.
  • Experience in PE-backed, high-growth, multi-entity environments.
  • Analytics/BI exposure (Power BI/Tableau) or data tooling (SQL/Python) helpful.

What Success Looks Like

  • Close process is stabilized, documented, and measurably more efficient.
  • Reconciliations and reporting are consistently accurate, audit-ready, and standardized.
  • Clear roadmap for improvements (systems, controls, automation, reporting cadence) is underway.
  • Leadership has better visibility into KPIs, cash, and business drivers.

Compensation & Work Model

  • Competitive compensation (base + bonus potential), benefits, and flexible work arrangements depending on location and business needs.
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