CPA Firm Controller – North Central Region

Position Type: Full-Time
Experience: Minimum 8yrs 
License: Active CPA Required

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on CPA Firm Controller to oversee the financial operations of its growing multi-entity CPA practice in the North Central region. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an accomplished accounting professional with a strong foundation in controllership, financial reporting, and operational finance within a professional services environment.

Reporting to executive leadership, the Controller will serve as the firm's financial steward, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining regulatory compliance, and providing the insights needed to support continued growth. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional technical accounting expertise, proven leadership experience, and the ability to manage the complexities of a multi-entity organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting: 

• Lead all accounting and financial operations across multiple legal entities.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including consolidated reporting for firm leadership and partners.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and firm accounting policies.
• Direct the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures to safeguard firm assets.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Multi-Entity Financial Management: 

• Oversee intercompany accounting, consolidations, and elimination entries across multiple entities.
• Manage the allocation of shared expenses, overhead, and revenue among practice groups and business entities.
• Maintain accurate financial records for each entity while delivering consolidated reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Standardize accounting processes and best practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability across the organization.

Leadership & Strategic Partnership: 

• Partner with firm leadership to provide financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic recommendations.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting capabilities, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, entity formations, and other strategic initiatives as the firm continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant controllership or senior financial leadership responsibilities.
• Prior experience within a CPA firm, professional services organization, or multi-entity environment strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting teams and partnering with executive leadership.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.