Financial Controller

Location: Rupert & Acequia, ID
Salary: $130,000–$150,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time

Controller Job Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead our accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and provide accurate financial reporting and strategic financial insights to company leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting Manager, Financial Controller, or Senior Accounting professional who enjoys improving accounting processes, managing financial reporting, and supporting business growth through sound financial management.

The Controller will oversee daily accounting operations, ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial regulations, manage internal controls, and partner with leadership on budgeting, financial analysis, audits, and business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger, bank reconciliations, payroll-related accounting, and financial reporting.
• Manage and maintain accurate accounting records and financial data.
• Review accounting transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and account balances for accuracy.
• Ensure proper application of debits and credits, accrual accounting, cash accounting, and revenue recognition principles.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and operational efficiency.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepare and distribute financial and management reports for company leadership.
• Monitor budgets, analyze budget-to-actual results, and communicate significant variances and financial trends.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to support business planning and decision-making.
• Assist leadership with financial evaluations related to capital investments, pricing strategies, contracts, and business growth initiatives.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Prepare financial documentation and supporting schedules required for audits and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare and file required quarterly and annual financial reports with appropriate government agencies.
• Maintain strong internal controls to protect company assets and reduce financial risk.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or overseeing full-cycle accounting operations.
• Strong knowledge of debits and credits, accrual accounting, cash accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze financial information and clearly communicate findings to leadership.
• Proficiency with accounting software, tax preparation software, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounting priorities and meet reporting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation.
• Experience supervising or managing an accounting team.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar accounting leadership role.
• Experience supporting financial reporting and accounting operations within a growing organization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $130,000–$150,000 DOE
• Key financial leadership role with significant organizational impact
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and business growth
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Professional development and career growth opportunities