<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Metairie, Louisiana. This role will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen budgeting and reconciliation practices, and help improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership expertise, hands-on QuickBooks Desktop and Online experience, and the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily and monthly cash reconciliation activities to ensure balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly.</p><p>• Oversee budget development and coordination efforts, including tracking actual performance against forecasts and explaining financial variances.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, month-end close tasks, and related accounting records to support timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial reports that provide clear insight into operating results and support business decision-making.</p><p>• Manage tax account reconciliations and help maintain organized, accurate financial documentation for compliance purposes.</p><p>• Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows and recommend or implement automation solutions to improve productivity and control.</p><p>• Support the ongoing use of QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online for accounting operations, reporting, and record maintenance.</p>
We are looking for a Controller to join a well-established organization in New Orleans, Louisiana, where long employee tenure reflects a supportive and collaborative workplace. This role is ideal for someone in accounting who wants to build deep operational knowledge, strengthen financial processes, and grow over time within a respected local business. The position offers the opportunity to contribute hands-on leadership across core accounting activities while helping the team make better use of its financial systems and reporting capabilities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure financial activities are recorded accurately, completely, and on schedule.<br>• Manage the month-end close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of internal financial statements.<br>• Lead full-cycle accounting responsibilities across the organization, maintaining strong controls and dependable reporting practices.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting accuracy, and overall system usage to support better financial decision-making.<br>• Partner with operational leaders to understand business performance and provide financial insight that supports ongoing planning.<br>• Help expand the organization’s use of Microsoft Business Central and related reporting tools to improve efficiency and visibility.<br>• Support the implementation and refinement of accounting systems, processes, and documentation as business needs evolve.<br>• Coordinate with external accounting and finance partners on higher-level financial matters, special projects, and technical guidance.