Regional Financial Controller at CohnReznick in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!


We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Regional Financial Controller to join our Corporate Finance group.


This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees are expected to alternate time between both remote and office. At CohnReznick, we believe in creating the conditions in which everyone can do their best work, collaborate, learn and build community. This results in our ability to create opportunities for our people, make a difference for our clients and strengthen our internal and external communities.



WHY COHNREZNICK?



At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm.


We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.



YOUR ROLE.



The Regional Financial Controller will oversee and assist with the financial planning and analysis function for CohnReznick's Northeast Region which represents approximately $390M in firm revenues. This individual will work closely with the region's leadership team along with all Audit and Tax partners and staff.


You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the broader CohnReznick finance team in delivering the highest quality service to our firm; interact directly with our firm, department, and team on a regular basis to better understand the needs of the firm; and grow and develop your career, as well as through your regular participation in internal and external Continuing Professional Education programs.



Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide interpretation of financial results and key metrics,


• Maintain ongoing analyses of business performance: analyze and report key operational metrics (productivity, utilization) and assist in creating action plans for underperforming results


• Update pipeline projections and staffing forecasts, headcount and productivity of people


• Manage monthly WIP Reserves for region based on agreed upon method of accounting for reserves


• Monitor accuracy and timeliness of billing, review client receivables and support collection activities


• Assist with preparing budgets - revenue projections and related expense line items. Work with Corporate Finance to understand and incorporate firm assumptions and targets


• Coordinate with various departments, i.e., HR, Marketing, Finance to accurately reforecast various operating line items


• Conduct "what if" analysis to support proposed business transactions and opportunities


• Review project budget to actual results to proactively monitor realization/margins (based on engagement terms)


• Review pipeline and assess impact on future forecasting and talent management requirements


• Participate in monthly meetings with various Practice leaders


• Prepare journal entries as needed to be processed by Corporate Finance


• Maintain various account reconciliations and assist with the process and review of all allocations


• Work with Finance and Accounting team to meet various department deadlines throughout month


• Work with Corporate Finance team and Region Partners with special projects and ad hoc reporting

YOUR EXPERIENCE.




The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience, preferably with an accounting/advisory firm or other professional services firm


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate and develop strong relationships with coworkers, partners and practice leaders


• Ability to be a proactive self-starter, work independent with close attention to detail


• Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.


• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask with detailed responsibilities for various aspects of the firm's work


• Ability to work across several different practice areas with varying and diverse needs


• Close attention to detail with the ability to follow up and follow through


• Willing to roll up your sleeves to understand results.


• Team player with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and ongoing tasks


• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Elite Enterprise soon to go live with SAP. PowerBI, CRM, and Adaptive Planning a plus.


• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.


CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters


If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.


CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.


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