Controller -Client Service

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Seattle, WA (In-office or Remote) OR 100% remote, however, must reside in these states to work remotely: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Florida, Washington, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, Montana, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Georgia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Alabama.

Compensation: DOE

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Bonus opportunities

About Us:
At FMS-AMP, we believe in building more than just successful businesses—we build strong teams, lasting partnerships, and a culture rooted in integrity, growth, and innovation. Physically based in the heart of Seattle but open to working 100% remote in other states, we provide comprehensive accounting services that support independent restaurateurs across the country.

Working with AMP means being part of a team that values hard work, accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way. We invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment where your contributions are seen and appreciated. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality service and providing our client’s a financial scorecard to help deliver the best results.

We provide an overall compensation package including a generous 401K Employer Match, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Paid Time Off and bonus opportunities. If you have passion for restaurants and you're driven, dependable, and ready to grow with a company that puts its people first, FMS-AMP might be the perfect fit for you.

Role Summary:
The Client Services Controller is responsible for overseeing all aspects of client financial services and ensuring timely, accurate reporting.

This role includes:

• General Accounting: GL management, balance sheet, and reconciliations
• Financial Reporting: Preparation of reconciled statements and compliance with policies
• Payroll: Oversight of processing and reporting
• Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable: Managing collections, payments, and vendor/client relationships
• Client Onboarding & Accounting Cleanup: Transitioning new accounts and resolving historical discrepancies
• You will ensure financial reports are accurate, compliant, and delivered to clients according to deadlines while building strong client relationships and leading a high-performing accounting team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the general accounting function, including inter/intra-company accounting, cash management, reconciliation, financial reporting, and balance sheet management
• Lead client relationships, ensuring clear communication and timely deliverables
• Evaluate and optimize departmental efficiency, removing obstacles to productivity
• Ensure internal controls and policies are in place to protect company assets
• Develop and improve accounting policies and procedures for greater efficiency
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to all client entities
• Manage client onboarding, including driving cleanup and transition efforts
• Perform accounting tasks at both detailed and high-level scopes
• Ensure timely and accurate application of revenue recognition rules
• Maintain company financial records in compliance with policies
• Review account reconciliations and other documents for compliance
• Supervise federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements, including payroll, property, sales, and use taxes
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to ensure accounting requirements are met
• Build and lead a team of qualified financial personnel to meet organizational objectives
• Drive team development and performance management

Required Degree / Licenses:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of public accounting and/or private industry accounting in a multidivisional business
• Public accounting manager experience qualifies for required experience
• Prior management experience required
• Restaurant industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of debits/credits, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and achieve company objectives
• Experience in analyzing business performance and financial planning, preferably in the restaurant industry

Alternate Titles:

• Accounting Manager – Client Services
• Financial Controller
• Accounting & Client Services Lead
• Controller – Client Services | Accounting for Restaurants
• Remote Controller – Client Service (Restaurant Accounting Focus)
• Client Services Controller – Remote | Accounting Leadership Role
• Experienced Controller – Restaurant Clients
• Controller – Remote Accounting Leadership for Restaurant Clients
• Controller – Client-Facing Accounting Role | Remote | 7+ Yrs Exp
• Controller (CPA Preferred) – Client Accounting Services

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Keywords:
Client Services Controller, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Payroll, A/R, A/P, Internal Controls, Revenue Recognition, Team Leadership, Restaurant Industry Accounting, Multi-Division Accounting, CPA Preferred, Client Onboarding, Accounting Cleanup Projects