Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively working with a successful Entrepreneur in Little Rock , to help him find a Small Business Controller for his rapidly growing businesses. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to oversee the financial operations of multiple diverse entities (6 total) that include: a large real estate holdings company, construction, and a tech firm, to name a few. The ideal candidate will have expertise in full charge/multi-entity accounting, the ability to manage complex financial portfolios across various industries for the Family Office, and heavy job costing.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee full charge accounting for all business entities

Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements

Conduct regular cash flow analysis to ensure optimal financial health across all businesses

Generate comprehensive P&L reports for each entity/consolidated financials

Assist in financial planning and budgeting for existing businesses and new ventures

Provide strategic financial advice to support business growth and expansion

Coordinate with external CPAs for tax planning and preparation

Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and standards, including GAAP

Manage accounts payable and receivable across all entities

Oversee payroll processing and employee benefits administration

Reconcile bank and credit card statements for all businesses

Oversee all administrative work and vendor management

Extensive Cost Accounting/Job Costing required

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, CPA

Minimum 5-10+ years of experience in accounting, multi-entity experience working with multiple companies and inter-company transactions

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

Expertise in accounting software and financial management systems, QuickBooks knowledge

Strong experience in cash flow management, full charge bookkeeping, P&Ls, and financial statement analysis

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication abilities to interact with various stakeholders

Strong understanding of tax implications for various business structures

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial reporting

Adaptability to work with different business models and industries

Extensive Cost Accounting/Job Costing required

Experience and comfortability with start-ups and fast-growing businesses

Client seeks someone who is also operations-minded and can help out with other areas of the business.

Would prefer someone who can step into CFO in the future as they grow.

Perks :

Will start remote, then heavy hybrid, based in Little Rock. Local applicants .

Full benefit package of Health, Dental, & Vision- Client pays 90% of health insurance!

A lot of autonomy and flexibility

Opportunity to work with a successful entrepreneur who is in heavy growth mode

Growth Opportunity to CFO

Work with an incredible Owner/Mentor who enjoys working with his team and mentorship.

For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Stephanie Shine or Chris Chunn via LinkedIn.

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.