Controller (Client Accounting & Advisory Services)

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At Bowers Accountants & Advisors, Powered by CURRENT, we believe that great business decisions are powered by understanding the numbers behind the business. Our Client Accounting and Advisory services (CAAS) are built to provide modern, dynamic solutions for businesses that want to thrive. As a proud member of the AICPA’s G400, we have moved to the Top 200 Firms nationwide, earning the No. 165 ranking inside Public Accounting's (IPA) 2026 IPA 500 list. We maintain a robust reputation grounded in integrity. As a forward-thinking, not-your-typical CPA firm, we have offices in Syracuse, Rochester, Watertown, and Ithaca, New York.

Job Summary:

Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) offers outsourced accounting services, including full-service CFO Advisory Services; controller, bookkeeping, vendor bill processing and payment, customer invoicing, payroll processing and tax reporting, and sales tax preparation. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s focused on delivering practical, high-impact solutions, we’d love to talk to you. Here, you’ll collaborate with innovative thinkers and help businesses make the most of their financial and accounting opportunities. In this role, you will be a member of our CAAS group accountable for providing professional level accounting services, including processing payables and receivables, and various other accounting operations for assigned clients.

Bowers is unable to hire candidates with any current or requests for future sponsorships.

Requirements:

Oversee and manage responsibilities of assigned CAAS transactional staff

Ensure completeness and accuracy of all transaction processing performed by CAAS transaction staff

Perform monthly accounting reconciliations of bank and general ledger accounts for assigned clients

Manage month-end close for assigned clients

Assist with development of financial budgets

Prepare and analyze financial reporting

Assist in preparing proposals for CAAS services

Participate in marketing events

Qualifications:

B.S degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting with 2 years supervisory experience

Experience with QuickBooks preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Excellent communicator

Have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills

Able to manage priorities and workflow

Commitment to excellence and high standards

Salary: $80,000.00 - $100,000 DOE

Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

We provide a robust benefits package, including:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)

Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance

Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.