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Controller (CPA)

Ridgeland, MS 39157

Posted: 07/07/2025 Industry: Accounting Pay Rate: $80-$95k

Job Description

A leading professional services firm dedicated to providing exceptional accounting, tax, and advisory services is seeking to hire a Controller. The Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) team helps clients navigate complex financial landscapes with tailored solutions and expert guidance.

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CAAS Controller to join our team. The CAAS Controller will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the financial operations of our clients, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Management: Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
  • Client Advisory: Provide strategic financial advice to clients, helping them achieve their business goals and improve financial performance.
  • Compliance:  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Payroll Management: Oversee and review subordinate’s work product for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements for the payroll process
  • Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and point of contact for financial matters.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA certification required.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in QBO and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
  • Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and effectively.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, with a focus on providing exceptional service.
  • Detail-Oriented: High level of attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

Additional Information

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with semi-annual performance reviews.  Firm commitment to pay for performance.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.  Health insurance for the employee is provided by the firm.
  • Retirement plan with 3% contribution regardless of employee contribution
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible work environment and hybrid work options

Meet Your Recruiter

Kelly Webb Collum
Executive Director of Operations

Kelly Collum is the Executive Director of Operations at Staffers, Inc., bringing more than 32 years of staffing industry experience and deep institutional knowledge to the organization. She joined Staffers in January 2000 and has progressed through roles including Junior Recruiter, Account Manager, Senior Recruiter, and executive leadership.
 
Her career reflects hands-on expertise across every stage of staffing operations, including full-cycle recruiting, oversight of more than 1,000 client accounts, recruiter performance management, and consistent service delivery across commercial and program-based engagements. Kelly is widely respected for her ability to balance operational discipline with a genuine commitment to people.
 
As Executive Director of Operations, Kelly plays a central role in aligning recruiting execution, client service, and internal processes to support sustainable growth and high-quality outcomes for both clients and candidates.

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