Firm Description

At Bogart Wealth, we specialize in providing exceptional wealth management services and solutions. Our team is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies and expert advice.

Job Description

Position Summary: The Controller is responsible for managing accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, billing, treasury, and internal controls. This individual will be a key partner in strategic initiatives, including M&A integration, credit facility oversight, and vendor management. The Controller will bring both technical precision and operational insight to enable scalable growth in a dynamic RIA environment.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Preferred: Graduate degree in a related field

Years of Experience:

Required: 3-7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience

Certifications:

Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Oversight

• Financial Statement Preparation: Produce timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Month-End Close: Lead the month-end close process and ensure completion of all reconciliations, including revenue, payroll, and custodian transactions.
• Audit Readiness: Coordinate year-end audits and ensure timely completion of schedules, narratives, and reconciliations.

Accounting Operations

• General Ledger Management: Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure accurate transaction categorization.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee vendor payments, receivables, accruals, and expense classification.
• Payroll & Benefits Accounting: Manage payroll processing and related benefit expenses in partnership with HR and vendors.
• Internal Controls: Strengthen and document financial controls to reduce risk and support scalability.

FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

• Budget Development: Support the firm’s annual budgeting process and help coordinate department-level submissions and reviews.
• Forecasting & Scenario Modeling: Prepare rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and scenario analyses to support leadership decision-making.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct monthly variance analysis of actuals vs. budget and provide insights and recommended actions.

M&A Support

• Financial Due Diligence: Assist in evaluating acquisition targets by preparing and analyzing financial statements and key metrics.

Credit Facility Management

• Financing Support: Coordinate financial materials and lender requests to support leadership’s credit strategy and financing activities.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Financial Systems Management: Evaluate, implement, and manage accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct).
• Integration Across Platforms: Improve financial data integration between CRM, portfolio systems, and custodian feeds.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience in RIA, asset management, or broader financial services highly preferred including experience with AUM-based billing
• Strong command of GAAP and core financial operations, including general ledger, close process, and reconciliations
• Proven FP&A skills—budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and dashboard development
• Experience supporting M&A, lender reporting, or credit facility administration
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and process-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset
• High EQ and low ego—professional, composed, collaborative, and accountable

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits
• Bonus programs
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• A fun and friendly team of colleagues