Financial Controller - Professional Services - Dover, DE in England

Rapidly growing, highly profitable, financially stable employer. Opportunity to work a HYBRID schedule, with a mix of in-office Dover, and REMOTE.

About Our Client: Our client is a fast‑growing, partner‑owned professional services firm generating approximately $20M in annual revenue. With a strong reputation for quality, a collaborative leadership team, and a commitment to operational excellence, the firm is now seeking an experienced Controller to lead its finance function. This is a hybrid role based in Dover, DE, offering the opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen financial infrastructure, and support continued growth.

Job Description: The Financial Controller will work closely with the Managing Partner and senior leadership team, overseeing all financial operations and providing strategic insight to support firmwide decision‑making. This role requires a hands‑on leader with deep technical expertise, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to refine and strengthen internal controls as the organization scales.

Main duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities, including monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close.
• Review financial statements and develop forecasts to support business planning.
• Oversee the general ledger, balance sheets, and all related financial documentation.
• Manage budgeting, financial analysis, and audit preparation.
• Serve as primary liaison to external auditors and coordinate with third‑party accountants for year‑end tax filings.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies or imbalances.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies.
• Supervise and mentor 4 accounting staff, delegating work and reviewing performance.
• Manage client billing cycles in coordination with internal teams.
• Support accounts receivable collections and cash‑flow monitoring.
• Review bank accounts daily to ensure accurate and timely transaction recording.
• Manage firm credit card payments and related reporting.
• Oversee trust‑related financial activities, including deposits and disbursements.
• Assist with professional liability and health insurance renewals as needed.
• Support partners with ad‑hoc financial reporting and analysis requests.

The Successful Applicant:

• Bachelor's degree CPA, MBA or equivalent (ideal but not essential).
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, ideally in a professional services or partnership‑structured environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and technology skills.
• Ability to work in-office (Dover, DE) on a HYBRID basis.

What's on Offer:

• Base salary of $180,000 to $200,000 (dependent upon experience).
• Performance related bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to shape the firm's growth strategy.
• Direct exposure to C-suite leadership team, and support the strategic decision-makers/ ownership structure.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Competitive PTO.
• HYBRID working arrangement.