Controller: Leaders wanted

As a controller for Engine Room, you manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously. You’re a strong leader who supplies professional training and motivation to team members.

Overview

As a member of our team, you exude our cultural ethos internally and externally. You play a role in the growth of the firm, too. Here are specific skills you’ll need and responsibilities you’ll own:

Skills

  • You work on projects with medium complexity. You motivate yourself and require little structure.
  • You communicate exceptionally well. You’re good at explaining complex accounting issues.
  • You’re a collaborator who thrives in a dynamic environment. You’re at ease toggling between strategic work and small executional details.
  • You’re an excellent problem solver
  • You manage your time well and deliver client work on time and on budget
  • You know how to manage, develop and motivate teams

Responsibilities

  • Review your own and others’ work for thoroughness and accuracy
  • Serve as primary contact and team lead for assigned clients
  • Own final work product, as defined in client scope of work. Ensure deliverables are completed on time and on budget.
  • Think ahead to anticipate client needs
  • Serve as main interface with client audit teams
  • Participate in on-boarding of new clients
  • Prepare client consolidations, financial statements and budgets
  • Maintain compliance calendar for assigned clients and ensure deadlines are met
  • Take responsibility for all balance sheet accounts, including debt and equity
  • Implement policies and procedures
  • Research and resolve accounting issues
  • As necessary, perform month-end close, account reconciliations and other hands-on tasks
  • Help review resumes and interview prospective team members
  • Take on other job-related tasks or projects, when asked to

Our environment

  • Energetic, warm, positive, supportive culture
  • Exceptional collection of finance and accounting talent
  • Vibrant, growing company
  • Inspirational, visionary clients making meaningful breakthroughs
  • Start-up thrills, without the risk
  • Flexibility and quality of life
  • Endless opportunities for learning and growth
  • Outstanding selection of snacks

To apply

Send resume and cover note to Heidi Green, Recruiting Director, at [email protected]