Controller

Controller Consultant Bay Area CACompensation 150000 to 180000 base salary depending on experience Location Bay Area CA Hybrid and Client Facing Employment Type Full Time NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to provide senior level accounting and financial leadership to businesses throughout the Bay Area This is an opportunity for an accomplished Controller who enjoys solving problems working directly with executive teams and bringing order and insight to complex accounting environments You will step into a variety of businesses lead critical accounting functions improve processes and serve as a trusted financial partner to clients We can be flexible on where you are based within the greater Bay Area for the right candidate Client site needs vary by engagement so we are open to candidates across the South Bay and East Bay including areas such as Morgan Hill Walnut Creek Pleasant Hill Pittsburg Antioch Vallejo and surrounding communities What Youll DoServe as a Controller level financial leader for multiple client organizationsLead month end and year end close financial reporting reconciliations and general ledger activityPartner directly with owners CEOs CFOs and operational leaders on financial performance and decision makingSupport construction and project based clients with job costing WIP reporting revenue recognition project margins budgeting and cash flowPrepare and review accurate GAAP compliant financial statementsStrengthen accounting processes internal controls reporting and financial systemsIdentify issues quickly and implement practical solutionsRemain hands on when needed including journal entries reconciliations schedules and reportingSupport clients across industries including construction real estate technology SaaS manufacturing professional services distribution and nonprofitWhat Were Looking ForBachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related fieldSignificant Controller Assistant Controller or senior accounting leadership experienceStrong command of month end close financial reporting GAAP and accounting operationsMeaningful construction or project accounting experience strongly preferredExperience with job costing WIP revenue recognition or project profitabilityAbility to operate both strategically and hands onStrong executive presence and client communication skillsExperience navigating different companies systems industries or accounting environmentsComfortable working directly with clients and traveling to Bay Area client locations as engagements requireThe Profile That Tends to Thrive HereYou may be a strong fit if you have reached the Controller level and want something broader than managing the same accounting operation year after year Our strongest consultants can walk into an unfamiliar business understand what is working and what is not build credibility with leadership and quickly take ownership of the accounting function They are equally comfortable discussing financial performance with an executive team and rolling up their sleeves to solve an issue within the close Construction experience is highly valuable for this position but we are especially interested in Controllers who have also worked across different industries business models or accounting environments Why NOW CFO150000 to 180000 base salaryVariety without giving up the stability of a full time roleDirect exposure to business owners and executive leadershipOpportunity to work across multiple industries and accounting environmentsAutonomy to solve complex financial and operational challengesMedical dental vision and 401k benefitsA consulting environment where senior accounting experience is valued and put to useNOW CFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace IND2