Job DescriptionJob Summary:The BDO GS Controller will serve as a foundational leader within our finance team, responsible for the integrity of our financial reporting, robust internal controls, and strategic financial operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead transformative projects, including significant ERP modernization and system migrations, while ensuring the highest standards of financial accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, a skilled communicator, and a proven leader capable of navigating the complexities of a fast-paced professional services landscape. This role is for a leader who is willing to dive into the details while maintaining a strategic perspective.
Job Duties:Strategic Financial Leadership & Executive Partnership:- Acts as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, working with FP&A and Project Management, provide insightful financial analysis, and strategic recommendations
- Provides proactive guidance to support business growth and operational efficiency within a project-based framework
Financial Reporting & Compliance: - Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, including accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, consolidated financial statements, and compliance with GAAP (including ASC 606 revenue recognition)
- Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements and internal controls
Monthly Accounting: - Manages comprehensive general ledger activities, including account reconciliations and chart of accounts maintenance
- Prepares and presents insightful financial reporting packages: income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and critical professional services KPIs (backlog, revenue, margin, utilization, project profitability)
Management of Accounting Operations: - Manages back-office accounting activities, including GL, AP, AR, Project Accounting
Shared Services: - Manages Shared Services relationship with BDO USA, including but not limited to Treasury, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Ledger support.
Transformation & Process Improvement:- Leads and manages critical financial system initiatives, including ERP modernization projects (e.g., migration from NetSuite to Unanet), process optimization, and automation efforts to enhance efficiency and scalability
Project Accounting & Cost Management: - Drives best practices in project accounting, job cost accounting, and project profitability analysis
- Ensures accurate tracking, reporting, and management of project-related financial data
Internal Controls & Audit Management: - Develops, implements, and monitors robust internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity
- Coordinates and manages external audits, ensuring seamless execution and timely resolution of findings
Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization:- Monitors and manages cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational needs and strategic investments
- Develops and implements strategies for optimal financial resource utilization
Team Leadership & Development: - Recruits, mentors, and develops a high-performing finance and accounting team
- Fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Supervisory Responsibilities:- Monitors and provides performance feedback of all personnel reporting to this position
- Ensures all direct reports are effectively trained on systems and processes
- Assists direct reports with prioritization of workload, communications, etc. and delegates work assignments to direct reports as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:- Bachelor's degree required; focus in accounting or Finance, preferred
Experience:- Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in senior-level accounting or finance leadership roles, required, with a significant portion in a professional services or project-based organization, preferred
- Proven expertise in GAAP, particularly ASC 606 revenue recognition, and strong experience with project accounting/job cost accounting, preferred
- Experience with a company with revenue size of at least $750 million, preferred
- Demonstrated experience in leading significant financial system implementations or migrations (e.g., NetSuite to Unanet), including process redesign and optimization, preferred
- Deep understanding and experience with internal controls, financial compliance, and audit management, preferred
- Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to execution, preferred
- Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of building, mentoring, and developing high-performing finance teams, preferred
- Experience with a multi-entity / multi-currency company, preferred
License/Certifications:- CPA or MBA, strongly preferred
Software:- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required
Language:Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Displays superior verbal and written communication skills
- Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with an attention to detail
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
- Proficient in utilization of data entry skills and Microsoft Excel
- Possesses superior customer service skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $125,000 - $220,000
Maryland Range: $125,000 - $220,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $220,000
