NOVEMBER 2011

Corporate Controller

(Confidential Search)

Location: Southern New England

Salary range: $110,000 to $125,000, will flex. Annual bonus is discretionary ($8k-$10k annual range)

Position reports to the CFO/VP of Finance.

Our client is a multi-entity group. They are well established and experts in their industry. We are searching for a Corporate Controller. This individual needs to be a leader, some one that has the ability to communicate with influence and interact strongly with the senior team and ownership. Ability to explain processes, answer questions, have good knowledge, think on feet, trouble shooter, recognize opportunity and act on it.

Essential Functions:

• Preparation of annual budgets
• Monthly close and financial statements
• General ledger and financial reporting
• Reconciliation of all accounts
• Daily transactional volume (AP/AR/equity transactions)
• Annual audit / external auditors
• Assist with tax preparation and tax issues
• Preparation of cash analysis for senior team
• Will handle accounting and finance for the Construction, and Real Estate divisions.
• Inter-company transactions
• Information source for CFO/VP of Finance, and senior team
• Ad-hoc projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, business. MBA is a plus.
• Strong experience in both the private and public accounting sectors is preferred but not required.
• CPA is preferred but not required.
• Back ground in a multi divisional, or multi entity company.
• 6+ years experience in the accounting and finance sector.
• 3+ years in a position equivalent to a controller or higher responsibilities
• 3+ years of experience working as a controller, preferably in the real estate, construction, retail, or hospitality industry

Senior Auditor

We are searching for an experienced Auditor to support the internal auditing function in RI. This position coordinates, develops and implements audit plans under the direction of the Chief Audit Executive. Responsibilities include testing of the organization’s internal control environment. This position will perform complex audits including audits of our $4 billion wealth management division. The qualified candidate will be able to effectively communicate complex audit issues and associated risk in a succinct and respectful manner both verbally and in written audit reports. This position will also be responsible for building business relationships with peers, audit team and other areas of the company.

Position Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree

· 10 years experience with a financial institution with includes a working knowledge of all facets of auditing, regulatory framework of banks and accounting with an emphasis on trust and wealth management audit

· Demonstrated experience utilizing current FASB pronouncements, GAAP and auditing standards, Internal Auditing standards and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley Act

· Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Analyst (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation preferred.