What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Green Lion Search Group?
About the Company
Our client, a growing, multi-location business, is seeking a strong Controller to lead corporate accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, and accounting operations. This is a highly visible role supporting a complex operating environment with locations across the U.S. and a centralized corporate finance function.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting foundation, experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys building scalable processes, improving reporting discipline, and partnering closely with executive leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead the corporate accounting function, including month-end close, consolidations, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial statements for a multi-location, multi-entity business
- Manage and develop the accounting team, including corporate accounting, general ledger, close, reporting, and related functions
- Own consolidation processes and ensure consistent accounting practices across locations
- Partner with finance, operations, and executive leadership to provide clear financial visibility and reporting
- Drive process improvements around close timelines, account reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and accounting workflows
- Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls
- Support audit, tax, compliance, and other external reporting requirements
- Leverage NetSuite to improve reporting, automation, and accounting process efficiency
- Assist with special projects related to systems, integrations, acquisitions, new locations, and business growth
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA preferred
- Strong corporate accounting background with experience in financial statement preparation and consolidations
- Experience in a multi-entity, multi-location, or distributed operating environment
- NetSuite experience strongly preferred
- Prior team leadership experience with the ability to manage, coach, and develop accounting professionals
- Strong understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, internal controls, GAAP, and financial reporting
- Ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and executive leadership
Salary : $160,000 - $190,000