Controller (Part Time)

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a dynamic communications and advisory firm who is seeking a permanent part-time Controller to join their team.

Are you a hands-on accounting professional looking for a strategic role in a fast-paced innovative environment This is an exciting opportunity to become the first in-house Controller for a firm that champions leading innovators disruptors and investorsincluding Fortune 500s global CEOs and life-changing NGOs. The firm is renowned for combining media political business and legal expertise to guide clients through their toughest challenges.

Position Highlights:

• Title: Controller (Permanent Part-Time 2530 hours/week)
• Location: Washington DC (Remote with 12 monthly office visits)
• Salary: $70K$80K (Salaried NOT hourly)
• Benefits: 401K match 100% healthcare coverage for employee
• Schedule: Must be available daily even if for only 2 hours some days

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and monthly closing including preparation and analysis of financial statements and reporting packages
• Manage billing accounts payable/receivable payroll expense tracking financial planning and analysis cash flow budgeting forecasting and reporting
• Maintain general ledger and record intercompany transactions
• Oversee compliance for retirement and benefit plans coordinate with third-party administrators and manage related journal entries
• Serve as primary contact for banking relationships initiate wire transfers manage firm funds and resolve compliance issues
• Prepare and review tax schedules coordinate with outside accounting firm for quarterly federal estimated tax payments
• Develop and monitor internal control procedures to ensure accuracy of financial statements and reports
• Collaborate with executive leadership founding partners and high-profile external clients

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field (required)
• 5 years of hands-on experience in a smaller billable-hours environment ($510M company experience preferred)
• CPA certification preferred
• Professional services experience (PR Law Architecture/Engineering Consulting)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and MS Office Suite
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented resourceful and able to prioritize competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Why Join This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact as the sole accounting professional in a growing firm with the potential to hire support staff as the company expands. Youll report directly to the founding partner and interact with a close-knit internal team and high-profile clients.

If you are a true problem solver who thrives in a dynamic entrepreneurial setting we encourage you to apply!