About the role

  • Controller managing client accounts at Ascend, specializing in financial services and firm growth. Building relationships, coaching teams, and overseeing complex financial deliverables in New York City.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively build relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, offering accurate recommendations and considerations
  • Execute on standardized deliverables packages including regular client meetings, general accounting & bookkeeping, complex financial statement preparation and analysis, cash flow management, and auditor management
  • Monitor WIP within engagement to ensure that work is being completed within budgeted time period
  • Coach and develop a team of staff and senior accountants, providing actionable feedback and development opportunities
  • Identify opportunities to cross sell existing clients by partnering with leaders from other service lines

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA preferred
  • 5+ years’ experience in accounting manager or controller role within public accounting
  • 2+ years’ experience managing client relationships
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management and ability to meet deadlines
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Available to work additional hours when necessary during tax season

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Flexible hours
  • Remote or hybrid options to accommodate work-life balance

Job title

Controller

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$120,000 - $150,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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