Controller (BDO Government Services)

Job 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:

• N/A

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