Job Description

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a dynamic communications and advisory firm who is seeking a permanent part-time Controller to join their team.

Are you a hands-on accounting professional looking for a strategic role in a fast-paced, innovative environment? This is an exciting opportunity to become the first in-house Controller for a firm that champions leading innovators, disruptors, and investors—including Fortune 500s, global CEOs, and life-changing NGOs. The firm is renowned for combining media, political, business, and legal expertise to guide clients through their toughest challenges.

Position Highlights:

• Title: Controller (Permanent Part-Time, ~25–30 hours/week)
• Location: Washington, DC (Remote, with 1–2 monthly office visits)
• Salary: $70K–$80K (Salaried, NOT hourly)
• Benefits: 401K match, 100% healthcare coverage for employee
• Schedule: Must be available daily, even if for only 2 hours some days

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and monthly closing, including preparation and analysis of financial statements and reporting packages
• Manage billing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, expense tracking, financial planning and analysis, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Maintain general ledger and record intercompany transactions
• Oversee compliance for retirement and benefit plans, coordinate with third-party administrators, and manage related journal entries
• Serve as primary contact for banking relationships, initiate wire transfers, manage firm funds, and resolve compliance issues
• Prepare and review tax schedules, coordinate with outside accounting firm for quarterly federal estimated tax payments
• Develop and monitor internal control procedures to ensure accuracy of financial statements and reports
• Collaborate with executive leadership, founding partners, and high-profile external clients

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (required)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a smaller, billable-hours environment ($5–10M company experience preferred)
• CPA certification preferred
• Professional services experience (PR, Law, Architecture/Engineering, Consulting)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and MS Office Suite
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to prioritize competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact as the sole accounting professional in a growing firm, with the potential to hire support staff as the company expands. You’ll report directly to the founding partner and interact with a close-knit internal team and high-profile clients.

If you are a true problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting, we encourage you to apply!

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