Frederick Fox

Accounting Consultant / ControllerPosition OverviewThe Accounting Consultant / Controller will provide hands-on accounting and financial support, assist with the preparation of the annual budget, and help oversee financial reporting, reconciliations, and cash management. This role will initially focus on general accounting and administrative tasks, with the opportunity to take on broader financial responsibilities over time.Key Responsibilities<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
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Budget Preparation: Assist with the development and preparation of the annual operating budget, including the upcoming 2027 budget.</li>
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Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, journal entries, and review profit and loss statements for accuracy.</li>
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Account Reconciliation: Work closely with third-party accounting providers to ensure balance sheet accounts and reconciliations are complete and accurate.</li>
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Cash Management: Support cash flow planning, prepare weekly cash flow statements, oversee payment controls, and assist with fund management.</li>
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Audit Support: Coordinate with external accounting providers to assist with annual audit preparation and documentation.</li>
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General Accounting Support: Process expense reports, follow up with vendors, handle incoming mail, prepare ad hoc reports, research discrepancies, and complete reconciliations as needed.</li>
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Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and financial controls.</li>
</ul>Qualifications<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting, or financial management, preferably in a Controller or senior accounting role.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong knowledge of financial statements, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Advanced Excel skills, including working with complex spreadsheets and financial data.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical abilities.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience supporting budgeting, cash flow management, and annual audits.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external accounting providers.</li>
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Accounting Consultant / Controller

Position Overview

The Accounting Consultant / Controller will provide hands-on
accounting and financial support, assist with the preparation of
the annual budget, and help oversee financial reporting,
reconciliations, and cash management. This role will initially
focus on general accounting and administrative tasks, with the
opportunity to take on broader financial responsibilities over
time.

Key Responsibilities

* Budget Preparation: Assist with the development and preparation
of the annual operating budget, including the upcoming 2027
budget.
* Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements,
journal entries, and review profit and loss statements for
accuracy.
* Account Reconciliation: Work closely with third-party
accounting providers to ensure balance sheet accounts and
reconciliations are complete and accurate.
* Cash Management: Support cash flow planning, prepare weekly
cash flow statements, oversee payment controls, and assist with
fund management.
* Audit Support: Coordinate with external accounting providers to
assist with annual audit preparation and documentation.
* General Accounting Support: Process expense reports, follow up
with vendors, handle incoming mail, prepare ad hoc reports,
research discrepancies, and complete reconciliations as needed.
* Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve
accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and financial
controls.
Qualifications

* Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting, or
financial management, preferably in a Controller or senior
accounting role.
* Strong knowledge of financial statements, general ledger
accounting, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Advanced Excel skills, including working with complex
spreadsheets and financial data.
* Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and
analytical abilities.
* Experience supporting budgeting, cash flow management, and
annual audits.
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and
collaborate effectively with internal teams and external
accounting providers.

Accounting Consultant/Controller

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