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Colleen McAuliffe is looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a multi-entity organization based in Oakland, California. This position blends day-to-day financial leadership with oversight of controls, compliance, and reporting accuracy across corporate and related entities. The role requires sound judgment, strong organizational ability, and a hands-on approach to managing complex accounting activities while partnering with leadership on financial insight and process improvement.
Job Responsibility:
Direct accounting activities across multiple entities, including ledger maintenance, reconciliations, cash activity, payables, and receivables
Lead monthly and annual close cycles, ensuring timely completion of entries, accruals, account analysis, and financial statement preparation
Review financial results, investigate fluctuations, and present meaningful analysis to support business decisions
Oversee vendor payments, customer receivable activity, and subledger-to-ledger balancing while resolving exceptions efficiently
Monitor payroll-related accounting, benefit cost allocations, tax obligations, and coordination of required filings with external partners
Manage compliance reporting such as 1099 preparation, unclaimed property submissions, business license renewals, and property tax documentation
Coordinate external audit support, retirement plan reporting, and the collection of financial records required for examinations and reviews
Strengthen internal controls, refine accounting procedures, and identify opportunities to improve automation, scalability, and reporting quality
Supervise and develop accounting team members while collaborating with operations, human resources, information technology, and executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
Requirements:
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in a complex or multi-entity environment and experience within a privately owned company with revenues around or above 100M
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close practices