Controller - Professional Services - Wilmington, DE (HYBRID)

• Rapidly growing, highly profitable, financially stable employer.
• Opportunity to work a HYBRID schedule, with a mix of in-office and REMOTE

About Our Client

Our client is a fast‑growing, partner‑owned professional services firm generating approximately $20M in annual revenue. With a strong reputation for quality, a collaborative leadership team, and a commitment to operational excellence, the firm is now seeking an experienced Controller to lead its finance function. This is a hybrid role based in Wilmington, DE, offering the opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen financial infrastructure, and support continued growth.

Job Description

The Financial Controller will work closely with the senior leadership team, overseeing all financial operations and providing strategic insight to support firmwide decision‑making. This role requires a hands‑on leader with deep technical expertise, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to refine and strengthen internal controls as the organization scales. Main duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities, including monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close.
• Review financial statements and develop forecasts to support business planning.
• Oversee the general ledger, balance sheets, and all related financial documentation.
• Manage budgeting, financial analysis, and audit preparation.
• Serve as primary liaison to external auditors and coordinate with third‑party accountants for year‑end tax filings.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies or imbalances.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies.
• Supervise and mentor 4 accounting staff, delegating work and reviewing performance.
• Manage client billing cycles in coordination with internal teams.
• Support accounts receivable collections and cash‑flow monitoring.
• Review bank accounts daily to ensure accurate and timely transaction recording.
• Manage firm credit card payments and related reporting.
• Oversee trust‑related financial activities, including deposits and disbursements.
• Assist with professional liability and health insurance renewals as needed.
• Support partners with ad‑hoc financial reporting and analysis requests.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree
• CPA, MBA or equivalent (ideal but not essential)
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, ideally in a professional services or partnership‑structured environment
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and technology skills
• Ability to work in-office (Wilmington, DE) on a HYBRID basis.

What's on Offer

• Base salary of $ 180,000 to $ 200,000 (dependent upon experience)
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Opportunity to shape the firm's growth strategy
• Direct exposure to C-suite leadership team, and support the strategic decision-makers/ ownership structure
• Competitive benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• HYBRID working arrangement.

Contact

Tom Smith

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