Controller

Controller Position

The controller is the firm's lead internal accountant and a key operational leader. Reporting to the director of accounting, you'll oversee the full accounting cycle, lead a small team, and drive process improvements that build scalable, efficient systems. This role ensures financial data is timely, accurate, and decision-ready in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Essential functions :

• Own the general ledger, ensuring all activity is recorded accurately and timely
• Lead and continuously improve a timely, accurate monthly close (including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis)
• Deliver timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (accrual and cash basis) and actionable management reports for leadership and partners
• Maintain and refine chart of accounts and allocations to support meaningful reporting
• Partner with the director of accounting on implementing ERP and accounting platforms
• Identify and design workflows, controls, and integrations between systems to improve efficiency and data integrity
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for accounting processes and ensure consistent application across the team
• Identify opportunities to automate manual work, improve data quality, and enhance reporting
• Strengthen and monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Oversee and reconcile multi-state payroll
• Ensure accurate accounting for benefits, retirement plans, bonuses, and payroll taxes
• Support preparation of compliance-related filings
• Maintain payroll-related schedules and ensure all entries tie to the GL
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and ongoing forecasts
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc financial analyses, including partner and department-level reporting
• Provide insights into trends and operational metrics to support decision-making
• Lead and develop the accounting team, providing guidance on day-to-day questions and supporting process improvements to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Collaborate with departments across the org (HR, operations, firm leadership) to ensure alignment and process improvement
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements :

Demonstrated skill and ability requirements :

Benefits : This is a full-time position. Our office is located two blocks from the Bethesda Metro Station (red line). We offer a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, employer-supported medical coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, student loan repayment, generous PTO, and a culture that fosters flexibility and career development.

GRF CPAs & Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. At GRF CPAs and Advisors, we cultivate an inclusive business environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions to our mission to provide exceptional financial, tax and consulting services to our clients in the US and around the world.