Controller - Start Immediately

We are looking to hire an energetic Controller to join our amazing team at Lambert in Grand Rapids, MI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Controller is a fantastic opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in presentation, teamwork and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Controller at Lambert today!

Company Overview

Lambert is a national, award-winning public relations, investor relations and integrated marketing firm with clients based in 20 states and 6 countries. Lambert is a top-50 PR agency in the U.S. and a top-10 financial and investor relations firm nationally. Lambert has earned Firm of the Year honors from PR Week and PRNews, been recognized as a top-5 private equity communications agency by The Deal, and is the reigning winner of the Sabre Crisis Campaign of the Year. Lambert is a founding partner in TiiCKER, a consumer shareholder marketing and perks platform and a global partner in PROI Worldwide, the largest partnership of independent PR firms in the world spanning 120 cities on five continents.

Our values are the foundation of our culture: Tenacious, Curious, Athletic, and Honorable .

Additionally, Lambert is proud to celebrate an inclusive culture and welcomes candidate’s perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we understand that assembling a diverse and inclusive workforce allows for a more open exchange of ideas, solutions, and progress. 

Job Summary

Lambert is currently seeking an experienced Controller.  This role will report directly to the CFO and will interact with executive leadership. The Controller will manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems, and support the CFO in establishing financial and operating benchmarks, oversee and create all accounting processed and procedures, and supervise the Senior Accountant. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Monthly Reporting and Forecast, Tax Projections, Cash Projections, Annual Budget Preparation, Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Prepares timely monthly financial statements
• Prepare year-to-date cash flow
• Supervise month-end and year-end close process
• Create procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.
• Maintains necessary information in NetSuite and OpenAir programs.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual billings to clients for services provided

• Specific supervision of A/P and A/R, including accurate and timely production of all financial information and proper analytical review of operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow perspective as well as an overall business perspective.
• Assistance in review of due diligence material of potential acquisitions.

• Review and recording of journal entries required to reflect the monthly activity
• Review of expenses incurred on behalf of multiple entities such as software costs, accounting services, analytical services, etc.
• Coordinate annual tax preparation with outside CPA firm
• Assist with any financial/accounting audits.

The ideal candidate…

• Aligns with our Core Values
• Is a results-oriented and strategic thinking
• Solid reputation for credibility, confidentiality, ethical standards, and clean financial accounting
• Good GAAP and financial reporting technical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and employees in multiple locations
• Accountable for specific performance
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
• Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control over tasks
• Exceptional work ethic
• Demonstrates the ability to give and receive feedback

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 5+ years experience in the accounting and finance sector.
• 4+ years experience managing accountants and the accounting and finance process.
• 3+ years in a position equivalent to a controller or higher responsibilities
• 3+ years of experience working as a controller for a business services company, ideally in marketing/advertising.
• Exceptional computer skills in the operation and functioning of all programs used by the organization, including Quickbooks, NetSuite, OpenAir, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Teams

Benefits and Perks

• Health, dental ,vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, employer paid Employee Assistance program
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match potential and flexible spending accounts
• Flexible hours during the summer
• Profit Sharing and bonus opportunities
• Professional Development

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is no designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time without notice. 

We welcome your consideration for this role and look forward to connecting with you!

Equal Opportunity Employer - It is the policy of the company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

Benefits of working as a Controller in Grand Rapids, MI:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary