Controller

Recruiting Partner: Morgan Crawley

New York, New York | Accounting | Not Remote | $165,000 to $185,000 | Job ID: 172643

Job Summary

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A respected professional services organization is seeking a driven Controller to lead its financial operations. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the company’s growth trajectory, partnering closely with leadership to provide critical financial insights and drive operational excellence.

Controller Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan administration and participation
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Collaborative, values-driven work environment

Controller Requirements & Qualifications

  • 5–7+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a marketing agency, creative services, or professional services setting
  • Strong command of GAAP and financial reporting best practices
  • Significant experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and deadline management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of organization and attention to detail
  • Proven accountability and professionalism

Controller Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience working with the WorkBook accounting platform
  • Familiarity with Keynote presentations
  • Previous involvement supporting operational growth in a scaling business

Controller Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Oversee all bookkeeping and transaction recording, ensuring accuracy and compliance for operations and taxes
  • Manage accounts payable, vendor payments, and reconciliation processes
  • Monitor employee expenses and corporate credit card activity, including fraud and balance oversight
  • Lead monthly bank and account reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial records
  • Manage the full month-end close process, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, COGS calculations, and reconciliations
  • Administer payroll and 401(k) plan, including new hire setup and compliance reporting
  • Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and contribute regular financial reports for leadership
  • Support audit preparation, process improvements, and ad hoc strategic financial analysis alongside the CFO

This role is ideal for a motivated finance professional seeking meaningful impact and growth within a vibrant, forward-thinking team.

 

JOB ID: 172643

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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