We are seeking a highly capable and forward-thinking Financial Controller to lead and elevate the firm's finance function. This role is best suited for a seasoned finance professional with strong experience in a professional services environment, particularly within US-based audit, accounting, or consulting firms.

The Controller will be responsible for overseeing core accounting operations while playing a critical role in enhancing financial systems, improving processes, and strengthening insight into engagement level performance. This is not a maintenance-focused role; we are looking for a strategic thinker and change agent who will modernize financial operations and help drive better decision-making across the firm.

Work Schedule: 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday-Friday

Work Setup: Hybrid

JOB RESPONSBILITIES:

Financial Management & Reporting

Oversee the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Prepare and review monthly management reports, financial statements and cash flow forecasts.
Budget development and monitoring budget to actual.
Provide clear financial insights to partners and leadership to support strategic decision making.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and firm-specific accounting policies. Professional Services & Engagement Accounting
Lead and continuously improve processes related to Work in Progress (WIP), billing, realization, and engagement profitability.
Monitor and analyze realization rates, write-ups/write-downs, and changeability across client engagements.
Partner closely with audit and engagement leaders to ensure financial reporting aligns with operational performance.
Develop and enhance reporting around utilization, margins, fee leakage, and engagement level KPIs.

Transactional Oversight

Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including: o Accounts Payable o Accounts Receivable o Payroll o Cash and treasury management
Review AR aging, collections, and cash flow trends to support healthy working capital.
Ensure appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties are maintained.

Systems, Process Improvement & Controls

Take ownership of continuously improving and modernizing the finance function.
Optimize and enhance the firm's current financial systems and tools, including: o QuickBooks Online o Practice CS o Bill.com o Wells Fargo banking platforms
Identify opportunities for automation, improved system integration, and enhanced financial reporting.
Strengthen policies, procedures, and documentation to support scalability and audit readiness.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure timely and accurate completion of statutory requirements, tax filings, and audit support (in coordination with external advisors).
Manage external audits and regulatory inquiries as needed.
Maintain strong financial governance, controls, and risk management practices.

Leadership & Business Partnership

Act as a trusted financial advisor to firm leadership and partners.
Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to accounting staff or outsourced finance resources, as applicable.

Who we are looking for:

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CA, required).
7–10+ years of progressive experience supporting US-based companies, ideally within a professional services, audit, accounting, or consulting firm.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with: o US GAAP o Engagement-based and WIP-driven revenue models o Realization and profitability analysis
Proven experience working closely with US partners, principals, or firm leadership, with a solid understanding of US business, billing, and compliance expectations.
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online; experience with Practice CS and Bill.com is highly desirable.
Track record of improving finance systems and processes, not simply maintaining existing workflows.

Key Competencies & Attributes

Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Improvement-oriented mindset with a passion for process optimization and automation.
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, professional services environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non finance stakeholders.
High integrity, ownership, and attention to detail—balanced with strategic perspective.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Clear, reliable insight into WIP, realization, and engagement profitability.
A more efficient, scalable, and well-controlled finance function.
Stronger financial reporting that actively supports partner and leadership decisions.
Continuous improvement of systems and processes aligned with the firm's growth and complexity.

What's in it for you

Competitive salary + non-taxable allowances
Health & wellness benefits to keep you at your best
Paid vacation and sick leave credits
Yearly performance bonuses
FREE meals on office days
Parent-friendly office
Training, certifications & CPD assistance
PRC license renewal reimbursement
Fun employee activities all year round

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Financial Controller (US)