Controller (Experience working with MULTIPLE clients!)

Ledgent is partnering with a client in the financial services industry adding a Controller to their newly created finance team! This role would be responsible for working with multiple clients from a consultative approach.

This role is hybrid (must live locally) in the south metro with some travel required to client sites.

Direct Hire. $130,000-$160,000 discretionary bonus. Strong benefits and UNLIMITED PTO.

Job Description:

Financial Oversight & Reporting:

• Oversee client accounting operations, ensuring smooth month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare, review, and approve financial reports in compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP).
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard client assets and ensure compliance.
• Create management reports, forecasts, and budgets to support decision-making.
• Train client staff on financial controls, best practices, and reporting standards.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local compliance regulations.
• Assist clients in preparing for and navigating external audits.

Consulting Services:

• Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables.
• Serve as the primary financial point of contact for clients.
• Evaluate client financial systems, processes, policies, and controls, offering recommendations for improvement.
• Lead clients through the selection, design, and implementation of new policies, accounting systems, or software.
• Provide strategic financial planning guidance, including budgeting and forecasting, to help clients align their financial objectives with business goals.
• Lead and mentor team members within the Accounting and Advisory practice, fostering development and ensuring high standards of work.
• Develop internal playbooks, tools, and initiatives to support consistent, high-quality service delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another closely related field.
• 5 years of experience in accounting or financial management.
• 2 or more years of experience as a Controller or in a similar level finance role.
• CPA, CMA, or other closely related certification or licensure.
• Experience working in a consulting or fractional role supporting multiple clients
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite software and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, Thompson Reuters CP, etc.)
• Proven ability to work on multiple engagements and meet competing priorities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.