What services do you provide for companies seeking a Controller?
You may choose from two options:
- Full-time Controller recruiting
- Part-time Controller services
Why do you offer two Controller services options?
Some companies find that they don’t require a full-time Controller at their earliest stages of development. A part-time Controller, also known as outsourced Controller services, allows companies to lower their financial commitment yet still receive world-class financial support.
Can you help me select the right option for my company?
Yes, absolutely. We can help you decide whether your organization needs a full-time or part-time Controller. In fact, many of our clients begin the conversation by explaining their needs and then asking us to recommend a path forward: to recruit a full-time Controller or bring on our part-time Controller services.
How does your service work?
Our process helps ensure that your new Controller arrangement fits your company’s needs, budget, and culture—whether you select a full-time or part-time option. The process comprises two easy steps:
- Scoping — A collaborative exploration of how we can help you now and into the future.
- Onboarding — A transition made easy by discovery meetings, mutually agreed timelines, and prearranged key outputs.
What does a Controller do?
A Controller prepares all of your financial reporting, manages your accounting and financial needs and executes your organization’s financial strategy, protecting your company and helping it grow. Also known as a Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Senior Controller, or Director of Finance, the Controller fills a key role in your management team.
The controller differs from the CFO. Where a CFO is responsible for overall strategy, a Controller takes the lead on the crucial activities of financial reporting, compliance, and complex accounting policies related to accruals, deferrals, and receivables. A Controller’s duties depend on the company’s industry and stage of growth.
How will Controller services help my company?
What a Controller does depends on your company’s exact needs. Much depends on your stage of growth. Your Controller will help you:
- Clarify your financial reporting and keep your business on track – A Controller can help your business improve operations and performance by going inside the numbers to provide insight.
- Reduce your risk of fraud – Having a Controller ensures the segregation of duties between spending and reporting, adding a layer of governance to protect your business.
- Ensure regulatory compliance – Tax and financial regulations can be overwhelming. A Controller will help you stay on the right side of both federal and provincial requirements.