The Custom Group of Companies · 2 months ago
Client Services Controller
The Custom Group of Companies is seeking a Client Services Controller to oversee all aspects of General Accounting and Financial Reporting functions. The role includes ensuring compliance with financial policies, onboarding new clients, and leading the accounting team to meet client deadlines.
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Responsibilities
Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter/intra-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, balance sheet management
Leads Client Relationship ensuring the client is well-informed and deadlines are met
Ensures time is spent effectively within each department and eliminate obstacles or finds solutions to tasks taking too much time
Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that company assets are protected
Develops and evolves accounting policies and procedures that improve efficiency
Provides technical accounting guidance and support to all client entities
On-boards new clients by participating in and driving the cleanup and transition of the account
Accomplishes accounting objectives at the highest and lowest level of detail
Responsible for proper timing and application of revenue recognition rules
Ensures that company financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies
Responsible for reviewing period account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance
Ensures that company financial reports are prepared in compliance with policies and directives
Supervises the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements (including property, sales and use, payroll and other local taxes), insurance reports and other reports required by government regulations
Involved in validating/designing suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met
Ensures that the accounting department is staffed with qualified financial personnel capable of meeting the objectives and responsibilities
Responsible for continued development of team
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate Degree in Accounting
7+ years of Public Accounting and/or Private Industry accounting experience within a multidivisional business
Prior management experience required
Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams
Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
Strong knowledge of debits and credits, internal controls, and financial reporting is required
Excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory
Ability to work independently and drive company results
Preferred
CPA is preferred
Manager experience in public accounting will satisfy experience requirement
Restaurant industry experience is preferred
Experience in analyzing business performance and developing financial plans within a restaurant environment is desirable
Company
The Custom Group of Companies
For over 30 years, The Custom Group of Companies has been a leader in the recruitment industry, providing temporary/consulting, direct hire, and executive search services throughout New York.