Controller

Job OverviewThis newly created role oversees the firm's accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning, and will continue to build the firm’s financial infrastructure as it grows. Today, one Accountant handles payroll, billing, accounts payable, and bookkeeping in QuickBooks. The Controller will oversee that work, tighten controls, and give the President reliable forecasts and projections for the business and for future acquisitions.The firm’s Controller will have a background and education in Accounting or Finance, with a desire to help contribute to the success of a growing organization. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual who can improve processes without adding unnecessary bureaucracy. As our firm continues to grow, the successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to adapt to and thrive in a changing environment. Successful candidates will also be organized and thoughtful in their approach, demonstrate a strong ownership of accuracy and deadlines, and must embrace the company core values of Do Right, Improve Everyday, Enjoy the Journey, and Be Thankful!Responsibilities & Duties*• Oversee the monthly close, reconciliations, and financial statements in QuickBooks• Oversee advisory fee billing, payroll, and accounts payable processes• Prepare the annual budget and a monthly management report for the President• Coordinate tax filings and audits with outside CPAs and banks• Work with the accounting team to improve current accounting and finance processes and close gaps in segregation of duties and key-person risk• Maintain a rolling revenue, expense, and cash flow forecast driven by AUM and client growth• Build acquisition models and support due diligence and post-deal integration• Support financial-side regulatory requirements (Form ADV, net worth, books and records) with the Chief Compliance Officer• *Other duties as assignedQualifications• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a controller or senior accounting management role• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, and month-end close• Advanced QuickBooks skills and comfort evaluating and implementing other finance systems• Proven experience building budgets, forecasts, and financial models• Experience designing internal controls and improving processes in a small, lean finance team• Strong Excel skills• CPA license or active progress towards it (preferred)• Previous experience at an RIA or wealth management firm (preferred)• Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions (preferred)• Previous experience with advisor compensation, revenue-sharing, or partner distribution structures (preferred)Benefits• 401(k) with 3% contribution by the company• Health, vision, and dental insurance with a portion of the associate and dependent premiums paid by the company• Generous paid time off (PTO) policies• Continuing education opportunities• Paid holidays, aligning with stock market closures• Paid maternity/paternity leave• Short-Term Disability (company paid)• Long-Term Disability & Group Life Insurance (available for purchase)Confluence Financial Partners values diversity in its hiring process and practices. The firm does not discriminate against candidates or employees based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other such status.