Controller For Hire Jobs

Herbein + Company, Inc. is a leading regional certified public accounting firm. We pride ourselves on our client service, ideas and proactive advice and solutions. As a regional firm, we strive to be a collaborator that satisfies both an economic need and develops long-term relationships with our clients.

We are currently recruiting to add a Controller for Hire (Consultant) to our On Demand Accounting & Advisory Services department offering to our clients Controller and Business Advisory Services to work in and around our Allentown, PA offices. On site client visits are required as needed, but all other work hours may be hybrid or remote once onboarding/training is complete,

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Ensure that the firm production standards are met by self and others.
• Identify and execute best practices for the firm to ensure sustainability.
• Serves a leadership role on client work as technical knowledge and experience grows
• Mentors, trains, and supervises performance of lower level staff in the department
• Responsible for managing engagement efficiencies (realization, production, WIP, A/R, expenses, etc.).
• Maintains a working knowledge of business process optimization, process design, and process re-engineering
• Makes recommendations to existing clients on how we may offer services in new ways.
• Provides clients with support in understanding and implementing finance technology solutions
• Resolves all problems before submission for final partner review
• Proactively interacts with clients to gather information, resolve problems, make recommendations, and build lasting relationships with clients
• Considered to be a “go to person” in the department due to niche skills and abilities
• Executes client engagement activities in all phases of the project life cycle from start to end

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related finance degree required; Master's degree desired
• Strong general business acumen
• Adept at meeting challenging client requirements and deadlines
• Ability to travel 40-50%
• Certified Public Accountant preferred
• Successful at fostering strong relations built on trust and credibility
• Detail focused and driven to achieve high standards
• 10+ years of current or recent experience in public accounting or other industry working as a Controller / CFO
• Minimum of 5 years experience within an advisory or consulting environment focusing on financial services
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting software packages and ability to adapt/learn to different accounting software technology

Herbein Today…Herbein Tomorrow

At Herbein we know that our employees are what set us apart from other firms. That is why we are committed to our employees by providing exceptional rewards, career development opportunities, and valuing our employees through work/life management and recognition

Highlights of Our Rewards Programs

• Summer Fridays Off - All Fridays off from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• 401(k) participation (we have profit sharing contributions too)
• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurances
• "My Time" (unlimited vacation) with a minimum of 15 vacation days per year
• Generous Parental Leave
• Competitive Salary
• Generous Sick time, 9 paid holidays Plus 3 "Experience Days" (personal days)

Career Path Development Opportunities

• Financial assistance for attaining CPA license
• Learning and Development programs that include 100% reimbursement / payment for CPE
• Direct client contacts and continuous opportunities for practice development
• 100% reimbursement for civic dues

Valuing our Employees

• Flexible work schedules
• Genuine concern for employees’ work / life management
• Firm sponsored and paid events to spend time having fun and enjoying our co-workers
• Programs to provide employee recognition for service and work well done

Herbein + Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran or disability status.