Senior Accounting Manager / Controller
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A growing advisory firm is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager / Controller to oversee client accounting operations and support CFO-level and tax-related engagements. This role manages the monthly close across multiple clients, supervises bookkeeping workflows, and ensures accurate, timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage month-end close across multiple clients, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
Review and supervise bookkeeping staff, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely deliverables.
Oversee AP/AR, payroll coordination, and cash flow tracking.
Prepare financial reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and budget vs. actual analyses.
Maintain tax-ready financials and support tax preparation and compliance processes.
Partner with leadership on process improvements, systems, and scalable workflows.
Qualifications
5–10+ years of accounting experience, ideally in multi-client or outsourced environments.
Strong knowledge of accrual accounting.
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
Experience supervising staff or offshore teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Preferred
CPA or CPA-track.
Experience in a CPA firm or supporting tax preparation.
Exposure to construction and/or SaaS industries.
Experience working alongside a fractional CFO.
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