Corporate Controller

job summary:
Our client, a high-growth leader in the Financial and Professional Services sectors, is seeking a Corporate Controller to take the helm of their accounting organization. This is a critical, newly created role reporting directly to the CFO.

We are looking for a visionary leader who views the accounting function not just as a department of record, but as a strategic engine for the firm. A cornerstone of this role is the opportunity to step in and serve as a dedicated mentor; we are seeking a professional with the passion and "people-first" mindset to guide, develop, and elevate a fast-growing team, transforming individual contributors into a cohesive, high-performance unit.

location: Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
job type: Permanent
salary: $190,000 - 230,000 per year
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 10 Years

responsibilities:

• Executive Leadership & Mentorship: Provide strong, hands-on leadership to the accounting department. Actively mentor staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and operational excellence.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee all day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring the department is organized, scalable, and aligned with the firm's rapid growth.
• Financial Reporting & Consolidations: Lead the preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Direct the consolidation process across all domestic entities, ensuring accuracy and strict adherence to US GAAP.
• Technical Accounting Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the internal authority for technical accounting matters. Proactively identify, research, and document the accounting implications of complex or non-standard transactions to ensure full compliance.
• Strategic Controls: Establish a robust internal control environment. Drive the progression from private company standards to a public-ready infrastructure.
• Process Transformation: Identify and implement automation and process improvements within the ERP to simplify and standardize workflows.
• Audit Management: Own the relationship with external auditors, managing the process to ensure timely and seamless conclusions.

qualifications:

• Education: BS in Accounting; Active CPA required.
• You bring a foundation from a Big 4 or Tier 2/Mid-Tier firm (e.g., RSM, BDO, Grant Thornton) and have successfully transitioned into a leadership role in industry.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a significant management/leadership capacity.
• You are a highly effective communicator who can translate technical accounting into business insights while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Technical Mastery: Exceptional knowledge of US GAAP and a high proficiency in technical accounting research. You should be comfortable evaluating new accounting standards and documenting their impact on the business.

For immediate consideration please send your resume to: [email protected]

skills: $500M-1 billion


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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.