Controller - Outsourced Accounting and CFO Services

Description

Mercadien, a public accounting firm, is seeking a skilled Controller to join our Outsourced Accounting and CFO Services practice. In this role, you will provide outsourced accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including those in the non-profit industry, collaborating closely with firm partners and directors who act as outsourced CFOs. The ideal candidate will bring experience as a controller with responsibility for monthly book closing, along with strong accounting theory, organizational, and time management skills. Additionally, candidates must have experience in the non-profit industry and public accounting, possess robust analytical and problem-solving abilities, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The ability to handle multiple clients effectively, develop client accounting processes, provide financial analysis and reports, and maintain accounting control systems is essential. 

Responsibilities

• Monthly Financial Closing: Assist in the financial closing process to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Accounting Processes: Help implement and maintain accounting processes
• Journal Entries: Prepare and review journal entries
• Account Analysis: Analyze detailed accounts as required
• Chart of Accounts: Maintain and update the chart of accounts as necessary
• Team Management: Assist in managing the client accounting team
• Financial Statements: Prepare monthly financial statements and ensure their accuracy
• Audit Assistance: Support auditors in the completion of the annual audit
• Financial Indicators: Prepare quarterly financial indicators as selected
• Cash Flow and Budget Analysis: Conduct monthly cash flow analyses and budget variance analyses

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5 years of Accounting experience
• 1-2 years in a Controller role
• Excellent interpersonal skills; Capable of working with personnel and clients at all management levels
• Forward thinking and proactive mindset, able to critically think through issues and be solutions oriented
• Must possess above average computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, in depth experience with QuickBooks and other accounting platforms
• Exceptional time, task, and resource management skills
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Ability to accurately analyze key financial data and assess its impact on the organization
• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in written format. A strong command of the English language and grammar is necessary
• Must be available to work professional hours between 9am and 5pm, and additional hours as needed to meet client deadlines

Benefits

• Work where you work best hybrid policy
• Flexible scheduling and work location
• Highly competitive salaries and bonus programs
• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive 401K match
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Casual dress code: dress for your day
• Mentorship and training opportunities
• Internal committees and clubs
• Various social gatherings & events
• Strong focus on the Mercadien community
• Cutting edge technology

Location

3625 Quakerbridge Road

Hamilton, NJ 08619

Mercadien is a leading and growing regional accounting and advisory firm with partners and staff that believe our best work starts with our people. When you come on board, you become a part of our community and extended family. We’re entrepreneurs at heart; passionate about creating opportunities, innovating inside and outside of our business, achieving work/life integration, helping our employees reach their potential, and having fun!

Our core values: Integrity, excellence, responsibility, creativity, and respect are the foundation of our firm. They inform and guide us in everything we do and fuel our client work and relationships. We are a teamwork-focused firm and support each other professionally and personally. We’re collaborative by nature and enjoy being actively involved in our communities. Driven by integrity and social responsibility, our associates serve more than 100 civic and charitable organizations, as individuals and through the Mercadien Foundation. At Mercadien, the opportunities are endless.

To all recruitment agencies: The Mercadien Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, Mercadien associates or any other company location. The Mercadien Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Mercadien will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are work authorized, Mercadien is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.