Controller

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions. The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance.

This role will partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership team to provide accurate financial information, improve accounting processes, and support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical accounting skills and experience managing and developing an accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s day-to-day accounting operations , including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, management reports, and financial schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, and general ledger activity .
• Develop and monitor internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to protect company assets and maintain financial accuracy.
• Partner with the CFO and senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning .
• Provide financial analysis and explanations of budget-to-actual variances and key financial trends .
• Oversee the preparation of financial information for executive management, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders .
• Coordinate the company’s annual financial statement audit, tax compliance, and other external reporting requirements .
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and other financial service providers.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements .
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
• Evaluate accounting systems and processes and help lead ERP implementations, system enhancements, and reporting improvements as needed.
• Recruit, manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Establish appropriate performance expectations and promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement .
• Provide leadership with timely financial insights and recommendations to support business and strategic decisions .

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field .
• CPA preferred .
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting .
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes .
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, AP/AR, cash management, and financial statement preparation .
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis .
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining internal controls and accounting procedures .
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, and developing accounting professionals .
• Strong Excel skills and experience with an ERP/accounting system .
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment .

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience with ERP implementations or accounting system conversions .
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.
• Experience with audit, tax, and regulatory compliance .
• Strong process improvement and automation experience.
• Experience presenting financial results to executive leadership, boards, investors, or lenders .