Controller (ID# 4998)

Fully on-site M-F 9-5pm

Client offers fantastic work/life balance and strong benefits!

Controller

We are seeking a hands-on and strategic Controller to oversee the company’s accounting operations and lead the day-to-day financial functions. This role will serve as a key partner to the CFO, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient processes, while allowing the CFO to focus on high-level strategy and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close
• Manage and develop the accounting team, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risk
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, improving timelines and accuracy
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party partners
• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to increase efficiency
• Support cash flow management, reporting, and working capital optimization
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 7–12 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with financial reporting
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working closely with executive leadership, ideally supporting a CFO
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience preferred)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.