What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Add Source Group, LLC?
A well-established, growing, multi-generational distribution and services company is seeking a Controller to lead its financial operations. Reporting directly to the President, this role serves as the organization’s senior financial leader and plays a critical role in supporting operational excellence and strategic decision-making.
The Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting and finance, ensuring financial accuracy, strong internal controls, and disciplined accounting practices. In addition, this role will focus on strengthening financial reporting, systems, and data insights to support profitability, scalability, and long-term growth.
This is a highly visible leadership position for a hands-on accounting professional who is also business-minded and comfortable partnering closely with executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team, fostering accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
- Serve as the primary financial partner to the President and leadership team
- Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights
- Provide financial perspective on operational performance, profitability, and growth initiatives
Accounting & Financial Operations:
- Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close
- Ensure accurate, timely financial statements and internal reporting
- Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Manage cash flow, working capital, budgeting, and forecasting
- Oversee inventory accounting, cost tracking, and margin analysis related to distribution operations
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial partners
Financial Reporting & Business Intelligence:
- Strengthen financial reporting and visibility across the organization
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools for operational leaders
- Partner with leadership to analyze business performance and identify improvement opportunities
- Build financial models and scenario analyses to support capital investments and strategic initiatives
- Improve profitability analysis by customer, product, and market
Systems & Process Improvement:
- Enhance financial processes, internal controls, and reporting systems
- Ensure accurate data flow between operational systems and finance
- Identify opportunities for automation and reporting efficiency
- Leverage ERP and analytics tools to improve company-wide decision-making
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA strongly preferred
- 7–12 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Proven experience managing and developing accounting or finance teams
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and operational accounting
- Experience supporting executive leadership with financial analysis and decision support
- Background in distribution, energy, logistics, or industrial services environments preferred
- Experience working with ERP systems; exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central strongly preferred
- Experience building dashboards and financial reporting using Power BI or similar tools
- Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling expertise
- Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights
Leadership Attributes:
The ideal candidate brings:
- Strong people leadership and team development skills
- A structured, disciplined approach to financial operations
- A data-driven mindset
- Clear, confident communication with both operations and executive leadership
- High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
Work Environment & Compensation:
- Full-time, onsite leadership role at company headquarters
- Typical work schedule of 40–50 hours per week, with additional time during peak periods
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off