Financial Controller

Summary

Mendonca & Suarez, LLC is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and deliver decision-ready reporting. You will support leadership with forecasting, financial insights, and process improvements aligned to a modern, technology-enabled professional services firm.

Requirements

• •7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including ownership of close and financial reporting
• •CPA required
• •Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial controls; professional services experience preferred
• •Experience improving close cycles, policies, procedures, and internal control environments
• •Strong proficiency with accounting systems and reporting automation; advanced Excel skills required
• •Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for leadership decision support
• •Ability to partner effectively across teams and communicate financial insights clearly
• •Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• •Own monthly and quarterly close, financial statements, and internal management reporting packages
• •Oversee billing and collections workflows in partnership with operations; monitor cash flow and working capital
• •Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and controls for core finance processes
• •Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; provide actionable insights to leadership
• •Improve reporting accuracy and timeliness through standardization, automation, and KPI dashboards
• •Coordinate year-end readiness and support external partners for tax filings and compliance deliverables
• •Provide profitability and cost analysis to support firm-wide planning and operational decisions

Benefits

• •Competitive part-time compensation with performance-based bonus eligibility
• •Flexible schedule with remote-first operations and predictable planning cycles
• •Health & wellness stipend (part-time eligible) and access to select benefits options where applicable
• •401(k) / retirement plan participation subject to eligibility
• •Professional development support (CPE/CE, training) plus paid learning time aligned to role schedule
• •Paid time off and holidays aligned to agreed workload and schedule
• •High-ownership role with direct visibility and partnership with senior leadership