Controller

Job Title: Controller / CPA

Position Summary:

The Controller/CPA is responsible for overseeing the financial and risk management operations of the company, including the development and implementation of financial strategies, operational policies, and control systems that safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting. A critical member of the leadership team, the Controller plays a key role in guiding financial decisions, mitigating risks, and aligning financial functions with the company’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Controls

• Establish, monitor, and enforce financial policies and procedures to guide decision-making.
• Implement internal controls to protect company assets and ensure accurate reporting.
• Conduct regular audits and provide information to external auditors for financial verification.
• Optimize cash management by maintaining minimal bank balances and making sound investment decisions.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data to prepare insightful financial reports and trends.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Ensure timely filing of financial reports and anticipate future legislative requirements.
• Preserve confidentiality of financial information and operational plans.
• Identify and mitigate key risks to the company while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Monitor legal issues and maintain appropriate insurance coverage.

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Oversee the capital request and budgeting processes.
• Develop and implement performance measures that align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a key member of the executive management team, participating in major decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leadership and team members across departments.
• Manage financial operations of subsidiary companies and outsourced functions.

Financial Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and distribution of financial reports to stakeholders, including the Board of Directors.

Funding & Cash Management

• Monitor cash balances, forecasts, and funding needs.
• Arrange for debt and equity financing to support company growth.

Requirements

• CPA certification is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with a major company or a division of a large corporation.
• Proven experience working as a trusted partner to an executive team.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Sage.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers, vendors, and stakeholders across various mediums (phone, email, in-person).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance attention to detail with big-picture thinking.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned financial professional who seeks a leadership role in driving organizational success through strategic financial planning, risk management, and collaboration with executive leadership. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!