Controller

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking to hire a Controller in New York City, New York (NY). Summary: This firm offers outstanding compensation, flexibility, and most of all a tremendous opportunity for career growth and challenge. In this role, the Controller will have the ground floor opportunity to become an important part of the leadership team. You will be reporting to the CFO, you will oversee and develop all accounting functions, including financial reporting, AP, AR, and payroll functions. Responsibilities include:

• The Controller will be leading and developing a small, talented staff in all accounting functions including preparing financial statements and management reports
• Overseeing regulatory reporting including tax planning and compliance
• Evaluating internal control systems and environment
• Leading the annual external audit process
• Overseeing payroll payments across multiple locations/countries
• As a Controller, you will be coordinating with HR on payroll changes (new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonus payments)
• Working with external vendors on benefits and other withholdings and completing necessary reconciliations
• Preparing payroll tax filings across multiple locations/countries
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree preferred
• CPA certification preferred
• 8+ years of related accounting management experience
• Experience running accounting and payroll functions in a corporate environment
• Working knowledge of GAAP/technical accounting issues-U.S. and international
• Strong understanding of banking processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ADP and NetSuite (or similar financial/payroll systems)
• Excellent communication skills
• Superior organizational solid time-management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and wear many hats
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.