Controller

Controller | Manufacturing | Colorado Springs, CO

Office Setting: Onsite

Compensation: $125,000 – $145,000 competitive bonus opportunity.

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and finance team leadership. This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys partnering with executive leadership to support operational and financial success.

The Controller will work closely with the CFO and Executive Team to provide financial insight, strengthen processes, support operational efficiency, and maintain accurate and timely financial reporting across the organization.

Benefits: Medical, Dental Vision, HSA, 401K, generous paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Reports To: CFO and Executive Team

Position Overview

This is a full-time onsite leadership role responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting function while supporting strategic financial initiatives across the business.

What you will be doing as the Controller:

• Supervising the production and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
• Managing day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related accounting operations
• Partnering with the Executive Team to support strategic financial decision-making
• Communicating and presenting financial results to executive leadership and management teams
• Working closely with operational leaders to optimize inventory management and related financial controls
• Helping manage banking relationships and related financial activities
• Implementing and strengthening accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Coordinating budgeting and forecasting processes to support operational and financial goals
• Leading external audits and supporting tax compliance activities
• Managing, mentoring, and developing the finance and accounting team
• Overseeing regulatory reporting and related compliance responsibilities
• Supporting operational improvements, reporting enhancements, and process efficiencies across the accounting function
• Reporting directly to the CFO and Executive Team

What you will need to be successful as the Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA/CMA required
• 5 years of accounting experience
• 2 years of experience managing a team
• Strong knowledge of accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP
• Experience managing general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting processes
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• High integrity and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience with inventory management and manufacturing accounting environments preferred
• Experience presenting financial results and partnering with executive leadership teams preferred
• Strong process improvement mindset with the ability to drive operational efficiencies

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Controller who enjoys partnering with leadership, improving processes, mentoring teams, and helping drive operational and financial performance within a well-established organization.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Financial Talent Group provides equal employment and recruiting opportunities to all employees, applicants, and recruits for employment for Financial Talent Group and in recruiting employees for its clients, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.