Controller - Accounting

Position Overview

The Controller is a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. This role manages the accounting team, develops robust financial controls, leads monthly close processes, and provides executive leadership with timely financial insights that drive business performance. The Controller ensures full compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards while continuously improving financial systems, workflows, and reporting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage consolidation of financial data across business units or subsidiaries.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal control policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Partner with FP&A teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide insights into financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist senior leadership with strategic decision-making through data-driven financial analysis.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting staff.
• Establish performance goals and ensure team alignment with organizational objectives.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Systems, Processes, & Improvements

• Oversee implementation, maintenance, and optimization of ERP and accounting systems.
• Streamline processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and reduce manual workload.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership positions.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor accounting professionals.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, modeling, analytics).

Working Conditions

• Full-time position, typically Monday Friday.
• Hybrid
• May require extended hours during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles.