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WHY JOIN ENTREGA
Entrega is a growing technology professional services firm headquartered in Michigan, delivering enterprise technology, digital, and business solutions to global clients. We help leading organizations solve complex business challenges through the successful execution of business-critical technology initiatives, supported by our ongoing investment in our people, processes, and technology.

At Entrega, we believe exceptional client outcomes begin with exceptional employees. We provide an environment where professionals are trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by experienced leadership, and empowered to make a measurable impact.

You'll work alongside a talented team serving Fortune 500 clients, contribute to high-visibility initiatives, and have opportunities to influence how our company continues to grow. As we expand, employees who consistently deliver results have opportunities to broaden their responsibilities, advance their careers, and help shape the future of the organization.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, learn and grow professionally, and help shape the future of a growing professional services firm, we encourage you to explore a career with Entrega.

POSITION DETAILS
The following information provides an overview of the work arrangement and key logistical aspects of the role. Specific details may vary based on business needs and the requirements of the position.

• Work Location: Onsite – Troy, Michigan
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Travel: Occasional local travel, as needed

POSITION SUMMARY
Entrega is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and ensure the accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and control of the company's financial records and accounting processes.

The Controller is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, including the monthly close, general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls. The role ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately, accounting practices are consistently applied, and leadership has reliable financial information for managing the business.

Working closely with Finance leadership, Project Finance, Business Operations, and other functions across the organization, the Controller will also strengthen the systems, processes, controls, and accounting discipline required to support Entrega's continued growth. In a professional services environment, this includes maintaining strong alignment between client contracts, project activity, billing, revenue recognition, costs, and financial reporting.

This is a hands-on financial leadership role for an accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with operational discipline, business judgment, process-improvement capabilities, and the ability to develop an accounting function that can scale with a growing professional services organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
This description reflects the primary accountabilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Role scope may evolve in alignment with business needs.

• Accounting Leadership & Financial Integrity
  • Lead the day-to-day accounting function and maintain the integrity and accuracy of Entrega's financial records.
  • Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, standards, and controls that support reliable financial reporting.
  • Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately, consistently, and within appropriate accounting periods.
  • Maintain a strong accounting foundation that supports financial analysis, forecasting, business decision-making, and organizational growth.
  • Identify accounting risks, control gaps, or financial-data issues and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
  • Serve as a trusted accounting resource to Finance leadership and other business stakeholders.
• Monthly Close & Financial Reporting
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
  • Establish and manage a disciplined close calendar with clear responsibilities, deadlines, reconciliations, and review requirements.
  • Ensure general ledger accounts and supporting schedules are accurate, complete, and appropriately reconciled.
  • Review journal entries, accruals, allocations, adjustments, and other accounting activity for accuracy and appropriate support.
  • Prepare and review financial statements and related management reporting.
  • Analyze material accounting variances and unusual activity and ensure issues are appropriately investigated and resolved.
  • Continuously improve close speed, accuracy, documentation, and reporting quality.
• Revenue Recognition & Project Accounting
  • Oversee accounting for professional services revenue and ensure revenue is recognized accurately and consistently based on applicable accounting requirements and contractual arrangements.
  • Maintain alignment between client contracts, statements of work, project activity, billing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
  • Partner with Project Finance, Client Delivery, Client Services, Contract Administration, and other stakeholders to resolve financial or accounting issues affecting client engagements.
  • Review project-related accruals, deferred or unbilled activity, adjustments, and other accounting items as applicable.
  • Establish appropriate controls and documentation supporting project accounting and revenue recognition.
  • Identify contract or delivery conditions that may require accounting review and ensure they are addressed proactively.
• Billing & Accounts Receivable
  • Oversee client billing and accounts receivable processes to support accurate and timely invoicing and cash collection.
  • Ensure billing reflects approved contractual terms, project activity, rates, and other required supporting information.
  • Maintain visibility into accounts receivable aging, overdue balances, billing issues, and collection risks.
  • Partner with appropriate client-facing and operational stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies and collection challenges.
  • Strengthen processes and controls that improve invoice accuracy, billing timeliness, and cash conversion.
  • Provide leadership with visibility into material receivable risks and required actions.
• Accounts Payable & Expense Accounting
  • Oversee accounts payable and expense accounting processes to ensure accurate, timely, and properly authorized payments.
  • Maintain controls around invoice review, approvals, coding, payment processing, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure vendor and business expenses are recorded accurately and within the appropriate accounting periods.
  • Partner with Procurement, Vendor Management, and other business functions to improve financial control and visibility across vendor spending.
  • Monitor accounting processes for duplicate, unusual, unsupported, or improperly classified expenditures.
  • Continuously improve efficiency and control across transaction-processing activities.
• Cash Management & Working Capital
  • Maintain accurate visibility into company cash balances and near-term cash requirements.
  • Support cash-flow planning through reliable information regarding receivables, payables, payroll requirements, and other financial obligations.
  • Monitor working-capital performance and identify trends or risks requiring management attention.
  • Maintain appropriate controls over bank accounts, cash transactions, payment activity, and banking access.
  • Support Finance leadership with cash-management and working-capital analysis as required.
• Internal Controls & Financial Compliance
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve internal accounting controls appropriate for a growing professional services organization.
  • Establish clear segregation of duties, approval requirements, documentation standards, and financial review practices.
  • Ensure accounting policies and procedures are followed consistently across the organization.
  • Identify control weaknesses or compliance risks and implement practical improvements.
  • Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable requirements and company retention practices.
  • Promote a culture of financial discipline, accuracy, accountability, and integrity.
• Audit, Tax & External Financial Support
  • Coordinate financial statement audits, reviews, tax activities, and other external accounting requirements as applicable.
  • Prepare financial schedules, documentation, reconciliations, and supporting information for external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and other professional partners.
  • Serve as a primary accounting contact for external financial reviews and ensure requested information is accurate and timely.
  • Coordinate with external advisors to address accounting, tax, compliance, or reporting matters.
  • Ensure identified audit or accounting recommendations are evaluated and appropriately implemented.
• Accounting Systems, Processes & Automation
  • Evaluate accounting processes and systems for opportunities to increase accuracy, efficiency, scalability, visibility, and control.
  • Standardize recurring accounting workflows, documentation, and financial procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to automate reconciliations, transaction processing, reporting, and other accounting activities.
  • Partner with Finance, Technology, and operational teams to improve integration between accounting and business systems.
  • Ensure accounting-system configurations, access, and financial workflows support appropriate control and data integrity.
  • Help build an accounting infrastructure capable of supporting increased scale and organizational complexity.
• Financial & Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Partner with Project Finance to ensure operational financial information and accounting results remain aligned and reliable.
  • Work with Finance leadership to support financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and business analysis.
  • Collaborate with Client Delivery, Client Services, Business Operations, Human Resources, and other functions on financial processes and accounting requirements.
  • Help business leaders understand accounting requirements and the financial implications of transactions or operating decisions.
  • Balance appropriate financial control with practical support for business execution.
  • Provide clear financial guidance while maintaining appropriate accounting independence and judgment.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, develop, and provide direction to accounting team members and other assigned financial professionals.
  • Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, priorities, and operating standards.
  • Review team output for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and adherence to accounting standards and company requirements.
  • Develop team capabilities through coaching, feedback, documentation, and process discipline.
  • Build a high-accountability accounting culture centered on accuracy, service, continuous improvement, and professional integrity.
  • Help determine future accounting-team structure and capabilities as the organization grows.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications reflect the experience, capabilities, and attributes typically required to perform successfully in this role.

• Experience
  • 8–12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant responsibility for accounting operations and financial reporting.
  • 3–5+ years in an accounting leadership role such as Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or comparable position.
  • Demonstrated experience owning or leading monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
  • Strong experience with general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, account reconciliation, accruals, and financial controls.
  • Experience with revenue recognition and accounting for project-based, services-based, or contractual revenue arrangements.
  • Experience overseeing accounts receivable, billing, accounts payable, cash-management, and related accounting processes.
  • Demonstrated experience developing or improving accounting policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls.
  • Experience supporting audits, tax processes, and external accounting relationships.
  • Experience leading and developing accounting professionals.
  • Experience within professional services, consulting, technology services, or another project-based business environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge & Skills
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting controls, revenue recognition, and period-end close requirements.
  • Strong understanding of accounting operations and the relationship between billing, revenue, receivables, costs, cash, and financial reporting.
  • Ability to understand client contracts and operational activity from an accounting and financial-control perspective.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify accounting issues and develop practical solutions.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy and data integrity.
  • Strong organizational and process-management skills with the ability to manage recurring financial deadlines and multiple priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to establish accountability, develop employees, and improve team performance.
  • High degree of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment when handling confidential financial and company information.
  • Strong systems orientation with an interest in accounting technology, automation, process improvement, and scalable financial operations.
• Education & Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • CPA strongly preferred.
  • CMA, MBA, or other relevant financial or accounting credentials beneficial but not required.

PERFORMANCE PROFILE
This is a high-impact role within a performance-driven professional services organization. The Controller is responsible for creating the accounting integrity, financial discipline, controls, and reliable reporting foundation required to manage the business effectively and support Entrega's continued growth.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• High ownership and accountability for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the company's accounting records.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with practical business judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain disciplined, predictable financial-close and accounting processes.
• Exceptional commitment to financial integrity, controls, documentation, and data accuracy.
• Ability to identify accounting, reporting, or control risks early and drive appropriate corrective action.
• Strong understanding of the connection between client engagements, billing, revenue recognition, financial results, and cash flow.
• Ability to build scalable accounting processes without introducing unnecessary complexity.
• Strong leadership and development of accounting professionals.
• Ability to partner effectively with operational leaders while maintaining appropriate financial controls and accounting standards.
• Clear, confident, and professional communication regarding financial and accounting matters.
• Strong organizational discipline, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with a commitment to automation, process improvement, and stronger financial capabilities.
• High integrity and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial and organizational information.

CAREER GROWTH
Entrega is committed to investing in the long-term growth and development of our employees. As our company continues to grow, employees who consistently demonstrate strong performance, accountability, and leadership are provided opportunities to expand their responsibilities, develop new capabilities, and advance their careers.

We believe career growth is earned through meaningful contributions and a commitment to excellence. Many of our leaders have helped build new services, improve how we operate, lead strategic initiatives, and shape the future direction of the organization.

If you're looking for more than just your next position, and instead want the opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company that values initiative, ownership, and continuous improvement, Entrega offers an environment where your contributions can make a lasting impact.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Entrega offers a competitive compensation package designed to recognize experience, capability, and performance. Where applicable, employees may also be eligible to participate in performance-based incentive programs aligned with individual and organizational results.

We are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally through a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and additional programs that promote health, well-being, and work-life balance.

HIRING PROCESS
Our hiring process is designed to help both you and Entrega determine whether this opportunity is the right fit. Depending on the position, candidates may participate in multiple interviews, assessments, or other evaluation activities as part of the selection process. We are committed to providing a professional, respectful, and timely experience for every candidate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Entrega is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Entrega does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race, any trait historically associated with race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under state or federal law.